Boulder, CO vs Pompano Beach, FL
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
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 43). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $61,155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 103,166 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 6.5 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+17.0 |
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+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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