Fort Lauderdale, FL 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.
Fort Lauderdale
69.9
#1152 nationally
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
Fort Lauderdale leads in walk score (56 vs 21). Royal Palm Beach leads in median household income ($90,143 vs $75,376). Fort Lauderdale leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 29.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL | Royal Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1152) | 67.8 (#1385) |
| Population | 184,255 | 39,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,820 | $488,402 |
| Median Household Income | $75,376 | $90,143 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 29.6 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 21 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 121 |
| 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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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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