Boca Raton, FL vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $95,570). San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 38). Boca Raton leads in cost of living index (148 vs 198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 99,974 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+40.0 |
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
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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