Boca Raton, FL vs Providence, RI
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
Providence
67.8
#1384 nationally
Providence leads in walk score (72 vs 38). Boca Raton leads in median household income ($95,570 vs $50,991). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Providence, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 67.8 (#1384) |
| Population | 99,974 | 189,692 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $437,919 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $50,991 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 72 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+14.4 |
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+
67.8 Score
Providence, RI
Creative capital with colonial roots
Median Home
$437,919
Population
189,692
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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