Bend, OR vs Royal 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 29.6 min). Bend leads in walk score (32 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (121 vs 134).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 104,557 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+0.8 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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D+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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