Auburndale, FL vs Palm Coast, 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.
Auburndale
69.9
#1151 nationally
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Auburndale leads in cost of living index (102 vs 112). Auburndale leads in crime level (5.9 vs 6.4). Palm Coast leads in average commute (28 min vs 30.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburndale, FL | Palm Coast, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1151) | 67 (#1478) |
| Population | 20,011 | 102,113 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $304,050 | $345,441 |
| Median Household Income | $67,661 | $68,824 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 2 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | R+28.2 |
Data coverage note: Auburndale is missing data for 1 metric that Palm Coast has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.9 Score
Auburndale, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$304,050
Population
20,011
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$67,661
Southeast
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D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
Southeast
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