Boulder, CO vs Ridgewood, NJ
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
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $86,098). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 36.3 min). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 103,166 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+3.4 |
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+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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