Boca Raton, FL vs Schaumburg, IL
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
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.7). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 28.1 min). Schaumburg leads in cost of living index (114 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Schaumburg, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 76.1 (#384) |
| Population | 99,974 | 75,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $364,930 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $92,818 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 28.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+42.0 |
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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76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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