Delray Beach, FL vs Los Angeles, 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
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 35). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 173). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Los Angeles, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 60.9 (#1917) |
| Population | 67,536 | 3,822,238 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $946,268 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $74,891 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
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-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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