Boulder, CO vs San Jacinto, 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
San Jacinto
61.6
#1901 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 27). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 42.5 min). San Jacinto leads in cost of living index (122 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | San Jacinto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 61.6 (#1901) |
| Population | 103,166 | 55,440 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $486,127 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $73,682 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 42.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 27 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+1.3 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Jacinto, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$486,127
Population
55,440
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Pacific
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