Palm Coast, FL vs Placentia, 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 Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in walk score (50 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in cost of living index (112 vs 174). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $68,824).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Coast, FL | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1478) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 102,113 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,441 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $68,824 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.2 | D+2.6 |
D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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