Boulder, CO vs Napa, 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
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 51). Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 23.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Napa, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 65.1 (#1651) |
| Population | 103,166 | 77,492 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $873,489 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $100,273 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 51 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+34.9 |
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
65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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