Arvada, CO vs Boca Raton, FL
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.
Arvada
66.8
#1495 nationally
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 7.8). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 26.9 min). Arvada leads in median household income ($106,014 vs $95,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arvada, CO | Boca Raton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.8 (#1495) | 69.8 (#1166) |
| Population | 121,414 | 99,974 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $605,230 | $576,025 |
| Median Household Income | $106,014 | $95,570 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 21.6 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+0.8 |
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66.8 Score
Arvada, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$605,230
Population
121,414
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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D+
69.8 Score
Boca Raton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$576,025
Population
99,974
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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