Boca Raton, FL vs Santa Monica, 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
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 38). Boca Raton leads in cost of living index (148 vs 273).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 99,974 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 273 |
| 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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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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