Boca Raton, FL vs New Bern, NC
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
New Bern
73.3
#758 nationally
Boca Raton leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.9). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $55,673). New Bern leads in cost of living index (95 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | New Bern, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 73.3 (#758) |
| Population | 99,974 | 32,226 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $286,045 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $55,673 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 18 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 27 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | R+20.5 |
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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C
73.3 Score
New Bern, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,045
Population
32,226
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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