Boulder, CO vs Oakley, 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
Oakley
63.5
#1765 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 43.4 min). Oakley leads in median household income ($120,915 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Oakley, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 63.5 (#1765) |
| Population | 103,166 | 45,761 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $660,649 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $120,915 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 43.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 28 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+38.0 |
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
63.5 Score
Oakley, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$660,649
Population
45,761
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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