Downey, CA vs West Palm Beach, 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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 40). West Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 165). Downey leads in median household income ($84,236 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 108,816 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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