Alpharetta, GA vs West Palm Beach, 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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Alpharetta leads in crime level (6.8 vs 15.8). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $64,044). West Palm Beach leads in walk score (40 vs 22).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 67,056 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+0.8 |
D
66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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D
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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