Head-to-Head · City Comparison
Boca Raton, FL
VS
Temecula, CA
🏆 Boca Raton leads 14 of 23 categories
Boca Raton
Florida
14
wins
Cost of Living Index
111.8⚠ High
Median Household Income
$95,570
Violent Crime Index
45
Population
97,980
Temecula
California
9
wins
Cost of Living Index
107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$111,881 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
40 ✓ Safer
Population
110,114 ✓ Larger
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
Boca Raton, FL
Pros
Commutes run 15 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
Milder winters — January highs near 76°F vs 68°F
Smaller class sizes — 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Cons
Median income trails Temecula by $16,311/yr
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 111.8)
Cost of living runs 4% higher than Temecula
Temecula, CA
Pros
Violent crime is well below the national average (151.5 vs 380/100k)
Households earn $16,311 more per year on average
4% cheaper overall cost of living than Boca Raton
Cons
Longer commutes — 36.2 min average each way
Key Differences at a Glance
Boca Raton
Summer Heat
3.3°F warmer
July avg high 90.5°F vs 87.2°F
Temecula
Cost of Living
4% cheaper
COL index 107.9 vs 111.8 (100 = US avg)
Temecula
Median Income
$16,311
$111,881 vs $95,570/yr
Temecula
Violent Crime
11% lower
151.5 vs 171.0 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | Boca Raton, FL | Temecula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 111.8⚠ High | 107.9⚠ High ✓ Cheaper |
| Median Home Value | $597,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $604,300⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $2,170⚠ High ✓ Lower | $2,222⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $95,570 | $111,881 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.9%⚠ High | 5.8%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 21.6 min ✓ Shorter | 36.2 min⚠ High |
| Work From Home % | 18.0% ✓ Higher | 14.3% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 59 | 56 ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 45 | 40 ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 80 | 80 |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | A- (115) ✓ Better | B (97) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 16.4:1 ✓ Smaller | 23.5:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 59.0% ✓ Higher | 38.1% |
| High School or Higher | 96.0% ✓ Higher | 93.4% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | PALM BEACH | Temecula Valley Unified |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 76.3°F ✓ Warmer | 67.5°F |
| Avg High — July | 90.5°F ✓ Warmer | 87.2°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.6" | 15.3" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0" ✓ Less | 0.2" |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 97,980 | 110,114 ✓ Larger |
| Median Age | 47.1 ✓ Older | 36.2 |
| Homeownership Rate | 65.7% | 68.3% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 17.0% | 27.8% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 25.7% ✓ More | 11.7% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Boca Raton's cost of living index is 111.8 vs Temecula's 107.9 (US average = 100).
Temecula is 4% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Boca Raton leads 14 of 23 categories. Boca Raton wins 14 and Temecula wins 9. 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 Temecula or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($597,100 vs $604,300 median home), income ($95,570 vs $111,881), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
Boca Raton, FL and Temecula, CA are about 2,259 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.