Cocoa, FL vs El Cerrito, 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.
Cocoa
65.9
#1598 nationally
El Cerrito
61.4
#1907 nationally
El Cerrito leads in crime level (13.1 vs 29.7). El Cerrito leads in median household income ($120,414 vs $53,900). Cocoa leads in cost of living index (96 vs 202).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cocoa, FL | El Cerrito, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1598) | 61.4 (#1907) |
| Population | 19,930 | 25,552 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,748 | $1,149,856 |
| Median Household Income | $53,900 | $120,414 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 29.7 | 13.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 202 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+38.0 |
D
65.9 Score
Cocoa, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,748
Population
19,930
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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D-
61.4 Score
El Cerrito, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,149,856
Population
25,552
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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