Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Boulder, CO
VS
Goodyear, AZ
🏆 Goodyear leads 15 of 23 categories
Boulder
Colorado
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.2⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,243
Violent Crime Index
85
Population
106,598 ✓ Larger
Goodyear
Arizona
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$97,307 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
48 ✓ Safer
Population
97,542
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Boulder, CO
Pros
More college-educated — 76.6% hold a bachelor's or higher
Commutes run 10 min shorter each way
Cooler summers — July highs near 88°F vs 107°F
Smaller class sizes — 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Pricier housing — median home is $919,700
Median income trails Goodyear by $17,064/yr
Property crime (2733.0/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Higher rents — median is $1,853/mo
Goodyear, AZ
Pros
Homes cost $524k less ($396,100 vs $919,700)
43% less violent crime than Boulder
Violent crime is well below the national average (182.2 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $17,064 more per year on average
Milder winters — January highs near 67°F vs 47°F
Rent averages $142/mo less ($1,711 vs $1,853)
Cons
Longer commutes — 29.7 min average each way
Hot summers — July highs average 107°F
Key Differences at a Glance
Goodyear
Cost of Living
6% cheaper
COL index 101.2 vs 107.2 (100 = US avg)
Goodyear
Median Income
$17,064
$97,307 vs $80,243/yr
Goodyear
Violent Crime
43% lower
182.2 vs 322.3 per 100k
Goodyear
Median Home Value
$524k less
$396,100 vs $919,700
Goodyear
Summer Heat
19.4°F warmer
July avg high 107.4°F vs 88.0°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Boulder, CO | Goodyear, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 107.2⚠ High | 101.2⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $919,700⚠ High | $396,100⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,853⚠ High | $1,711⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $80,243 | $97,307 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.4%⚠ High ✓ Lower | 5.5%⚠ High |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 19.3 min ✓ Shorter | 29.7 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 28.0% ✓ Higher | 16.2% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 103⚠ High | 57 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 85 | 48 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 130⚠ High | 70 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (114) ✓ Better | C+ (88) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 17.6:1 ✓ Smaller | 19.9:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 76.6% ✓ Higher | 33.7% |
| High School or Higher | 96.9% ✓ Higher | 92.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | Boulder Valley School District No. Re2 | Incito Schools (91326) |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 47.0°F | 66.8°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 88.0°F | 107.4°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 19.7" | 8.0" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 85.2" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 106,598 ✓ Larger | 97,542 |
| Median Age | 28.5 | 40.4 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 47.2% | 77.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 11.7% | 22.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 12.2% | 18.0% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
Boulder's cost of living index is 107.2 vs Goodyear's 101.2 (US average = 100).
Goodyear is 6% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Goodyear leads 15 of 23 categories. Boulder wins 8 and Goodyear wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Boulder to Goodyear or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($919,700 vs $396,100 median home), income ($80,243 vs $97,307), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Boulder, CO and Goodyear, AZ are about 611 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.