Hollywood, FL vs Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes leads in median household income ($166,747 vs $61,958). Rancho Palos Verdes leads in crime level (2.5 vs 5.7). Hollywood leads in cost of living index (118 vs 242).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 61.8 (#1890) |
| Population | 153,859 | 39,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $1,827,501 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $166,747 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 242 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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D-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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