Boulder, CO vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 35.1 min). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 41). Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 103,166 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 41 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 7.7 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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