Boulder, CO vs Spanish Fork, UT
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
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Spanish Fork leads in cost of living index (118 vs 165). Spanish Fork leads in median household income ($93,989 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Spanish Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 72.6 (#866) |
| Population | 103,166 | 45,557 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $520,115 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $93,989 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 30 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 2.1 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+39.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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