Dana Point, CA 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Dana Point leads in walk score (53 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (121 vs 207). Dana Point leads in median household income ($119,632 vs $90,143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 32,567 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+0.8 |
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
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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