Boulder, CO vs Wilmington, 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
Wilmington
67.8
#1388 nationally
Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 32). Wilmington leads in cost of living index (101 vs 165). Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $54,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Wilmington, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 67.8 (#1388) |
| Population | 103,166 | 119,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $421,733 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $54,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 32 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | Moderate |
| School Rating | 8.4 | 6.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | D+0.6 |
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+
67.8 Score
Wilmington, NC
Port City on the Cape Fear
Median Home
$421,733
Population
119,238
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southeast
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