Naples, FL vs Santa Cruz, 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.
Naples
74.1
#639 nationally
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Naples leads in crime level (3.1 vs 16.8). Santa Cruz leads in walk score (63 vs 35). Naples leads in median household income ($135,657 vs $105,491).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naples, FL | Santa Cruz, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#639) | 60.5 (#1932) |
| Population | 19,704 | 61,501 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $547,092 | $1,360,355 |
| Median Household Income | $135,657 | $105,491 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 22.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 16.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.1 | D+54.4 |
C
74.1 Score
Naples, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$547,092
Population
19,704
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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D-
60.5 Score
Santa Cruz, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,360,355
Population
61,501
Crime
High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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