Addison, IL vs Palm Beach Gardens, 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.
Addison
75.3
#469 nationally
Palm Beach Gardens
66.7
#1512 nationally
Palm Beach Gardens leads in median household income ($106,544 vs $82,547). Addison leads in cost of living index (110 vs 136). Palm Beach Gardens leads in crime level (3.4 vs 3.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Addison, IL | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.3 (#469) | 66.7 (#1512) |
| Population | 35,167 | 61,146 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $386,938 | $693,873 |
| Median Household Income | $82,547 | $106,544 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.8 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Palm Beach Gardens is missing data for 1 metric that Addison has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.3 Score
Addison, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$386,938
Population
35,167
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Midwest
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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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