Boulder, CO vs Mount Pleasant, SC
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
Mount Pleasant
67.1
#1462 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 22). Mount Pleasant leads in median household income ($115,167 vs $86,098). Mount Pleasant leads in cost of living index (140 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Mount Pleasant, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 67.1 (#1462) |
| Population | 103,166 | 95,232 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $881,446 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $115,167 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 25.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 22 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+5.7 |
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+
67.1 Score
Mount Pleasant, SC
South Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$881,446
Population
95,232
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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