Boca Raton, FL vs Galt, CA
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.
Boca Raton
69.8
#1166 nationally
Galt
63
#1805 nationally
Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 11.3). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 32.3 min). Boca Raton leads in walk score (38 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Galt, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 63 (#1805) |
| Population | 99,974 | 25,767 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $535,863 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $85,069 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 11.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+19.7 |
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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D
63 Score
Galt, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$535,863
Population
25,767
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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