Boulder, CO vs Olathe, KS
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
Olathe
73.9
#662 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Olathe leads in cost of living index (106 vs 165). Olathe leads in median household income ($108,077 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Olathe, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.9 (#662) |
| Population | 103,166 | 147,461 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $440,222 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $108,077 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 5.4 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+8.5 |
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
73.9 Score
Olathe, KS
Mid-size Kansas city with community character
Median Home
$440,222
Population
147,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
30
Midwest
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