Boca Raton, FL vs Secaucus, NJ
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
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 33.9 min). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $95,570). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 99,974 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Boca Raton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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