Arnold, MO 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.
Arnold
70.7
#1066 nationally
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
West Palm Beach leads in walk score (40 vs 21). Arnold leads in crime level (11.3 vs 15.8). Arnold leads in cost of living index (95 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arnold, MO | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1066) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 21,059 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $277,441 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 11.3 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+36.7 | D+0.8 |
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70.7 Score
Arnold, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$277,441
Population
21,059
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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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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