Santa Cruz, CA vs Stuart, 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.
Santa Cruz
60.5
#1932 nationally
Stuart
66.3
#1563 nationally
Stuart leads in crime level (8.4 vs 16.8). Stuart leads in cost of living index (109 vs 205). Santa Cruz leads in median household income ($105,491 vs $61,878).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Cruz, CA | Stuart, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.5 (#1932) | 66.3 (#1563) |
| Population | 61,501 | 19,430 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,360,355 | $375,621 |
| Median Household Income | $105,491 | $61,878 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.8 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 205 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+54.4 | R+31.1 |
Data coverage note: Stuart is missing data for 1 metric that Santa Cruz has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
66.3 Score
Stuart, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,621
Population
19,430
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$61,878
Southeast
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