Boulder, CO vs Wake Forest, NC
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
Wake Forest
68.8
#1286 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 20). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31.7 min). Wake Forest leads in cost of living index (116 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Wake Forest, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 68.8 (#1286) |
| Population | 103,166 | 54,337 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $513,720 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $115,159 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 20 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 4.0 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+25.6 |
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+
68.8 Score
Wake Forest, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$513,720
Population
54,337
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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