Boulder, CO vs Port Orange, 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
Port Orange
69.5
#1201 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 20). Port Orange leads in cost of living index (108 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $65,026).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Port Orange, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 69.5 (#1201) |
| Population | 103,166 | 65,966 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $339,724 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $65,026 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+21.8 |
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+
69.5 Score
Port Orange, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$339,724
Population
65,966
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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