Palm Beach Gardens, FL vs Raleigh, NC
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 Beach Gardens
66.7
#1512 nationally
Raleigh
71
#1035 nationally
Palm Beach Gardens leads in crime level (3.4 vs 32.0). Raleigh leads in cost of living index (105 vs 136). Palm Beach Gardens leads in median household income ($106,544 vs $82,424).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Beach Gardens, FL | Raleigh, NC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1512) | 71 (#1035) |
| Population | 61,146 | 470,763 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $693,873 | $435,237 |
| Median Household Income | $106,544 | $82,424 |
| Average Commute | 24.3 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 31 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 32.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+25.6 |
Data coverage note: Palm Beach Gardens is missing data for 1 metric that Raleigh has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.7 Score
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$693,873
Population
61,146
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,544
Southeast
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C-
71 Score
Raleigh, NC
Research Triangle innovation hub
Median Home
$435,237
Population
470,763
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Southeast
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