Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Boca Raton, FL
VS
Roswell, GA
🏆 Roswell leads 15 of 23 categories
Boca Raton
Florida
8
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$95,570
Violent Crime Index
45
Population
97,980 ✓ Larger
Roswell
Georgia
15
wins
Cost of Living Index
100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$122,924 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
42 ✓ Safer
Population
92,770
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Boca Raton, FL
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (171.0 vs 380/100k)
Commutes run 8 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 52°F
Cons
Higher rents — median is $2,170/mo
Median income trails Roswell by $27,354/yr
Pricier housing — median home is $597,100
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Roswell, GA
Pros
Rent averages $551/mo less ($1,619 vs $2,170)
Households earn $27,354 more per year on average
Homes cost $118k less ($479,400 vs $597,100)
Violent crime is well below the national average (160.1 vs 380/100k)
Stronger job market — unemployment is 1.6 pts lower (4.3%)
11% cheaper overall cost of living than Boca Raton
Cons
Longer commutes — 29.1 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Roswell
Cost of Living
11% cheaper
COL index 100.9 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Roswell
Median Income
$27,354
$122,924 vs $95,570/yr
Roswell
Violent Crime
6% lower
160.1 vs 171.0 per 100k
Roswell
Median Home Value
$118k less
$479,400 vs $597,100
Roswell
Unemployment
1.6 pp lower
4.3% vs 5.9% unemployment
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Roswell, GA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 100.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $597,100⚠ High | $479,400⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,170⚠ High | $1,619⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $122,924 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High | 4.3%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.6 min ✓ Shorter | 29.1 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 18.0% | 25.2% ✓ Higher |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 59 | 45 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 | 42 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 80 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) | A- (117) ✓ Better |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.4:1 | 14.1:1 ✓ Smaller |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.0% | 63.4% ✓ Higher |
| High School or Higher | 96.0% ✓ Higher | 94.8% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | PALM BEACH | Fulton County |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.3°F ✓ Warmer | 51.9°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.5°F ✓ Warmer | 89.4°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.6" | 53.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 1.3" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,980 ✓ Larger | 92,770 |
| Median Age | 47.1 ✓ Older | 40.5 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.7% | 70.8% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | 24.0% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 25.7% ✓ More | 15.1% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Boca Raton's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Roswell's 100.9 (US average = 100).
Roswell is 11% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Roswell leads 15 of 23 categories. Boca Raton wins 8 and Roswell wins 15. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from Boca Raton to Roswell or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($597,100 vs $479,400 median home), income ($95,570 vs $122,924), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Boca Raton, FL and Roswell, GA are about 587 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.