Delray Beach, FL vs Elk Grove, 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.
Delray Beach
70.5
#1094 nationally
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Elk Grove leads in crime level (5.2 vs 11.6). Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $76,558). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 33.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Elk Grove, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 66.7 (#1508) |
| Population | 67,536 | 178,444 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $634,683 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $115,864 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 33.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+19.7 |
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70.5 Score
Delray Beach, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$343,917
Population
67,536
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D
66.7 Score
Elk Grove, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$634,683
Population
178,444
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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