Arcadia, CA vs Bradenton, 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
Bradenton
64.3
#1699 nationally
Bradenton leads in cost of living index (105 vs 225). Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 12.3). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $55,795).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | Bradenton, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 64.3 (#1699) |
| Population | 54,157 | 57,076 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $354,291 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $55,795 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 12.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: Bradenton is missing data for 1 metric that Arcadia has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.7 Score
Arcadia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,395,544
Population
54,157
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Pacific
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D
64.3 Score
Bradenton, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$354,291
Population
57,076
Crime
Moderate-High
Median Income
$55,795
Southeast
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