Boulder, CO vs Yakima, WA
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
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Boulder leads in median household income ($86,098 vs $55,734). Yakima leads in cost of living index (107 vs 165). Boulder leads in walk score (62 vs 49).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 103,166 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 49 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 14.9 |
| School Rating | 8.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+55.8 | R+14.3 |
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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C-
70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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