Boca Raton, FL vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Long Beach leads in walk score (67 vs 38). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $69,471). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 99,974 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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