Boulder, CO vs New Hope, MN
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
New Hope
74
#649 nationally
New Hope leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 42). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $69,244).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | New Hope, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 74 (#649) |
| Population | 103,166 | 20,705 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $356,089 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $69,244 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+42.6 |
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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C
74 Score
New Hope, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$356,089
Population
20,705
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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