Boulder, CO vs Montebello, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Boulder
67.4
#1424 nationally
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 32.3 min). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $72,317). Montebello leads in walk score (66 vs 62).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Montebello, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 61.4 (#1909) |
| Population | 103,166 | 60,015 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $825,165 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $72,317 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 66 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 13.6 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 156 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.4 Score
Boulder, CO
Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons
Median Home
$957,377
Population
103,166
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
A
West
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D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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