Boca Raton, FL vs Irvine, 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
Irvine
67.2
#1452 nationally
Irvine leads in median household income ($116,519 vs $95,570). Boca Raton leads in cost of living index (148 vs 178). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 25.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Irvine, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 67.2 (#1452) |
| Population | 99,974 | 307,670 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $1,517,431 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $116,519 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 9.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 178 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+2.6 |
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+
67.2 Score
Irvine, CA
Master-planned perfection in Southern California
Median Home
$1,517,431
Population
307,670
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
Pacific
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