Glendale, CA vs Palm Bay, 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.
Glendale
62.9
#1813 nationally
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Glendale leads in walk score (71 vs 13). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 193). Glendale leads in median household income ($81,219 vs $62,538).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Glendale, CA | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1813) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 187,050 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,197,708 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $81,219 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Glendale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,197,708
Population
187,050
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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