Delray Beach, FL vs Walnut Creek, 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
Walnut Creek
61.4
#1910 nationally
Walnut Creek leads in median household income ($129,971 vs $76,558). Delray Beach leads in cost of living index (122 vs 197). Delray Beach leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 35.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Delray Beach, FL | Walnut Creek, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1094) | 61.4 (#1910) |
| Population | 67,536 | 69,152 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $343,917 | $1,032,096 |
| Median Household Income | $76,558 | $129,971 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+38.0 |
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-
61.4 Score
Walnut Creek, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,032,096
Population
69,152
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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