Arcadia, CA 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.
Arcadia
60.7
#1926 nationally
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Arcadia leads in crime level (6.3 vs 15.8). West Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 225). Arcadia leads in median household income ($108,214 vs $64,044).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arcadia, CA | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1926) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 54,157 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,395,544 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $108,214 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 225 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
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
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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