Boulder, CO vs Zachary, LA
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
Zachary
73.7
#694 nationally
Zachary leads in cost of living index (107 vs 165). Boulder leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 27.6 min). Zachary leads in median household income ($88,811 vs $86,098).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Zachary, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1424) | 73.7 (#694) |
| Population | 103,166 | 19,968 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $957,377 | $269,521 |
| Median Household Income | $86,098 | $88,811 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | Moderate-Low | 9.1 |
| 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 | D+11.1 |
Data coverage note: Zachary is missing data for 1 metric that Boulder has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
73.7 Score
Zachary, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,521
Population
19,968
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$88,811
Southeast
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