Delray Beach, FL vs Mountain View, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Mountain View
63.3
#1779 nationally
Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 285). Mountain View leads in median household income ($174,156 vs $76,558). Mountain View leads in walk score (66 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Mountain View, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 63.3 (#1779) |
| Population | 67,536 | 81,785 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $1,962,774 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $174,156 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 66 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 285 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+40.0 |
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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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D
63.3 Score
Mountain View, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,962,774
Population
81,785
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
66
Pacific
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