Carson, CA vs Delray Beach, FL
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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Carson leads in walk score (55 vs 35). Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $76,558). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 154).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | Delray Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 70.5 (#1094) |
| Population | 91,139 | 67,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $343,917 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $76,558 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 11.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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