Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Boca Raton, FL
VS
Santa Clarita, CA
🏆 Boca Raton leads 13 of 23 categories
Boca Raton
Florida
13
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$95,570
Violent Crime Index
45
Population
97,980
Santa Clarita
California
10
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$116,186 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
44 ✓ Safer
Population
225,850 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Boca Raton, FL
Pros
Commutes run 14 min shorter each way
Violent crime is well below the national average (171.0 vs 380/100k)
More college-educated — 59.0% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $72k less ($597,100 vs $669,200)
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 63°F
Rent averages $145/mo less ($2,170 vs $2,315)
Cons
Median income trails Santa Clarita by $20,616/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Santa Clarita, CA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (165.4 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $20,616 more per year on average
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Pricier housing — median home is $669,200
Longer commutes — 35.2 min average each way
Higher rents — median is $2,315/mo
Key Differences at a Glance
Boca Raton
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 111.8 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
Boca Raton
Median Home Value
$72k less
$597,100 vs $669,200
Santa Clarita
Median Income
$20,616
$116,186 vs $95,570/yr
Santa Clarita
Summer Heat
3.7°F warmer
July avg high 94.2°F vs 90.5°F
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $597,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $669,200⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,170⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,315⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $116,186 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High | 5.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.6 min ✓ Shorter | 35.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 18.0% ✓ Higher | 13.7% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 59 | 49 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 | 44 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 80 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | C+ (84) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 26.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.0% ✓ Higher | 38.7% |
| High School or Higher | 96.0% ✓ Higher | 91.0% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | PALM BEACH | Saugus Union |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.3°F ✓ Warmer | 63.2°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.5°F | 94.2°F ✓ Warmer |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.6" | 15.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.1" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,980 | 225,850 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 47.1 ✓ Older | 37.3 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.7% | 71.1% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | 25.4% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 25.7% ✓ More | 12.4% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Boca Raton's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Santa Clarita's 115.5 (US average = 100).
Boca Raton is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Boca Raton leads 13 of 23 categories. Boca Raton wins 13 and Santa Clarita wins 10. 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 Santa Clarita or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($597,100 vs $669,200 median home), income ($95,570 vs $116,186), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Boca Raton, FL and Santa Clarita, CA are about 2,340 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.