Elk Grove, CA vs Pompano Beach, FL
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.
Elk Grove
66.7
#1508 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Elk Grove leads in median household income ($115,864 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in walk score (43 vs 32). Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 148).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Elk Grove, CA | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1508) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 178,444 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $634,683 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $115,864 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 33.1 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 5.2 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+17.0 |
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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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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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