Palm Bay, FL vs Palmdale, 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.
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Palmdale leads in walk score (24 vs 13). Palm Bay leads in crime level (9.5 vs 15.1). Palm Bay leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 135,566 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+32.9 |
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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58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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