Darien, IL vs Palm Beach Gardens, 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.
Darien
75.1
#500 nationally
Palm Beach Gardens
66.7
#1512 nationally
Darien leads in crime level (1.1 vs 3.4). Palm Beach Gardens leads in average commute (24.3 min vs 29.7 min). Darien leads in cost of living index (122 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Darien, IL | Palm Beach Gardens, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.1 (#500) | 66.7 (#1512) |
| Population | 21,698 | 61,146 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $463,450 | $693,873 |
| Median Household Income | $110,546 | $106,544 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 24.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.1 | 3.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+0.8 |
Data coverage note: Palm Beach Gardens is missing data for 1 metric that Darien has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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75.1 Score
Darien, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$463,450
Population
21,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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66.7 Score
Palm Beach Gardens, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$693,873
Population
61,146
Crime
Low
Median Income
$106,544
Southeast
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