Downey, CA vs Plant City, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Plant City
69.1
#1256 nationally
Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 28). Plant City leads in cost of living index (103 vs 165). Plant City leads in crime level (7.7 vs 12.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Plant City, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 69.1 (#1256) |
| Population | 108,816 | 40,571 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $342,537 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $62,015 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.1 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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D+
69.1 Score
Plant City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$342,537
Population
40,571
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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