Alhambra, CA vs Palm Bay, 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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 13). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 169). Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 9.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 79,776 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+20.8 |
D
63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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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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