Overview
Cost of Living
Crime
Climate
Interactive Map
Jobs
Education
Economy
Health
Religion
People
Politics & Voting
Housing Stats
Commute Time
Rankings
Upgrade to Premium

2025 Compare Cities Housing:
Boulder, CO vs Cedar Falls, IA

Change Cities
Highlights
- The median age of a home in Boulder is 2.3% younger than the median age of a home in Cedar Falls.
 Boulder, COCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Median Home Age44  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$226,000$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months17.7%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock34.5%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.123.4%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$16.2$11.0
 Homes Owned44.8%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock6.5%11.2%
 Homes Rented49.2%  Unlock31.4%
 space
 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Boulder, COCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$1,390$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,510  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$840$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,060  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,410$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$3,240  Unlock$2,160
 space1
 Vacant Housing
 Boulder, COCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock1.9%1.9%
 Vacant Rented1.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.9%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock1.5%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.1%  Unlock4.1%
 space2
 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Boulder, COCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock3.9%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9991.9%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9991.0%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock2.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.4%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock22.6%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9993.6%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock16.4%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,9996.9%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock3.8%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,99922.2%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.0%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9996.7%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.2%1.1%
 space3
 Housing Units By Year Built
 Boulder, COCedar Falls, IAUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.1%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock11.4%13.6%
 2000 to 20097.8%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock13.3%13.6%
 1980 to 198916.7%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock14.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196912.0%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock13.8%10.0%
 1940 to 19491.7%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock13.0%12.2%
Transportation
Reviews for Boulder    55 Reviews
Guess · Boulder, CO
Expensive and requires liking a unique culture
Over 4 years ago

Outside of the university, Boulder had a very distinctive "wealthy hippy" feel. A lot of alternative medicine and a matching ethos. This is changing some among my  More

   |    Reply
Linda · Boulder, CO
I love it here! Such a beautiful and friendly city
Over 5 years ago

We moved here from Texas about 4 years ago and love it here! The amazing sense of community and high regard for the environment are two of the main reasons we love  More

   |    Reply
H · Denver, CO
Snob says it's ok
Over 5 years ago

Most people do much worse than Boulder. I'm the most critical person I've ever met who is never happy or satisfied -- so that's a pretty huge compliment.   More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Boulder

See all reviews
Reviews for Cedar Falls    7 Reviews
Amy · Highlands Ranch, CO
A Great College Town
Over 8 years ago

I lived in Cedar Falls while attending the University of Northern Iowa. It's a great college town. Main street is nice and there are plenty of restaurants to choose  More

   |    Reply
Joseph  · Cedar Falls, IA
Great Schools
Over 12 years ago

We've lived in Cedar Falls since moving here from the great chicago land area in 2006. The school system in Cedar Falls and in Iowa in general if VERY strong.   More

   |    Reply
Paul · Cedar Falls, IA
a surprisingly progressive mid-west
Over 16 years ago

When I was preparing to moved to Cedar Falls, IA I was repeatedly met with the remark "IOWA!, what's there? corn?" But apart from the bitter winters, tornadoes, and  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Cedar Falls

See all reviews
Most Recent Searches On Compare Cities
Moving from:Moving to:
 Milton, WisconsinPhoenix, ArizonaCompare
 Citrus Heights, CaliforniaVallejo, CaliforniaCompare
 Independence, MissouriOlmsted Falls, OhioCompare
 Mitchell, OregonPhoenix, ArizonaCompare
 Ithaca, New YorkWashington, District of ColumbiaCompare
 Irondale, AlabamaOcala, FloridaCompare
 Baton Rouge, LouisianaVail, ColoradoCompare
 Templeton, CaliforniaNipomo, CaliforniaCompare
 Mammoth Spring, ArkansasGrand Junction, ColoradoCompare
 Newport, OregonKanab, UtahCompare

Learn More About Boulder, Colorado
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Learn More About Cedar Falls, Iowa
Overview
Cost of Living
Job Market
Crime
Climate
Economy
Religion
Voting
Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

Privacy Policy  •  Terms of Use  •  Returns & Refunds
© Best Places. All rights reserved.