Best for affordability: Woodland Park, Colorado
Woodland Park, Colorado looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
Demand-Backed Comparison
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What Stands Out
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Woodland Park, Colorado looks like the easiest place here to live with less financial drag. It comes out ahead on rent burden and rent.
Woodland Park, Colorado is the sharpest split in this comparison: strong on affordability, weaker on climate comfort.
Boulder, Colorado needs a closer look before you get too attached, especially on rent burden.
| City | ||
|---|---|---|
| Route | ||
| General Info | ||
| Population | 7,222 | 107,349 |
| Elevation | 8,481 ft(2,585 m) | 5,328 ft(1,624 m) |
| Housing & Wealth | ||
| Median Home | $523,510 | $919,006 |
| Median Rent | $1,977 | $3,062 |
| Median Income | $89,341 | $78,354 |
| Rent Burden | 27% | 47% |
| Climate & Risks | ||
| Sunny Days | 347 days/yr | 339 days/yr |
| Avg. High | 53°F | 61°F |
| Comfort Score | 37/100Challenging | 39/100Challenging |
| Temp Swing | 43°F | 49°F |
| Annual Rainfall | 25"(64 cm) | 18"(46 cm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 29"(74 cm) | 22"(56 cm) |
| Air Quality | AQI 47 (Avg)7 days > 100 | AQI 42 (Avg)19 days > 100 |
| Infrastructure & Lifestyle | ||
| Safety Score | 78 / 100 | 69 / 100 |
| School Rating | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 |
| Internet Access | Fiber: 39%Cable: 78% | Fiber: 32%Cable: 92% |
| Demographics | ||
| Median Age | 43.1 years | N/A |
| College Educated | 43% | N/A |
| Remote Workers | 20% | N/A |
| Nature Access | ||
| Local Nature & Reserves | Finding... | Finding... |
| Scouting & Local Help | ||
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