Fort Lauderdale, FL vs Palm Springs, 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Fort Lauderdale leads in crime level (4.0 vs 8.6). Fort Lauderdale leads in median household income ($75,376 vs $55,254). Fort Lauderdale leads in walk score (56 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 184,255 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+0.8 |
D+
69.9 Score
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$513,820
Population
184,255
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
56
Southeast
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C-
72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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