Cocoa, FL vs Santa Paula, 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
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Santa Paula leads in crime level (9.0 vs 29.7). Santa Paula leads in walk score (59 vs 36). Cocoa leads in cost of living index (96 vs 142).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cocoa, FL | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1598) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 19,930 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,748 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $53,900 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 29.7 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+15.1 |
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
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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