Boulder, CO vs North Augusta, 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
North Augusta
81.1
#51 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 21). North Augusta leads in cost of living index (98 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 22.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | North Augusta, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 81.1 (#51) |
| Population | 103,166 | 25,891 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $283,302 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $85,093 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 21 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 0.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+25.9 |
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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B-
81.1 Score
North Augusta, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$283,302
Population
25,891
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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