Boulder, CO vs New Iberia, LA

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

vs

New Iberia

76.2

#374 nationally

New Iberia leads in cost of living index (89 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $47,108). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 43).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Boulder, CO New Iberia, LA
WhereAtHome Score 67.4 (#1424) 76.2 (#374)
Population 103,166 27,080
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $957,377 $151,501
Median Household Income $86,098 $47,108
Average Commute 21.4 min 21 min
Walk Score 62 43
Crime Level Moderate-Low 27.7
School Rating 8.4 N/A
Cost of Living Index 165 89
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+55.8 R+34.1
Boulder, CO
D+
67.4 Score

Boulder, CO

Nature meets innovation at the Flatirons

Median Home

$957,377

Population

103,166

Crime

Moderate-Low

Schools

A

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New Iberia, LA
C
76.2 Score

New Iberia, LA

Small Louisiana city with local appeal

Median Home

$151,501

Population

27,080

Crime

Very High

Walk Score

43

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