Boca Raton, FL vs South Pasadena, 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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 38). Boca Raton leads in cost of living index (148 vs 228). Boca Raton leads in average commute (21.6 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1166) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 99,974 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $576,025 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 21.6 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.9 |
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
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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