Downey, 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.
Downey
61.3
#1911 nationally
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Downey leads in walk score (61 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in crime level (4.4 vs 12.3). Royal Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (121 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Downey, CA | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.3 (#1911) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 108,816 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $885,146 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $84,236 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 12.3 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 121 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
D-
61.3 Score
Downey, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$885,146
Population
108,816
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
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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