Hollywood, FL vs Placentia, CA
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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Hollywood leads in crime level (5.7 vs 9.8). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $61,958). Hollywood leads in cost of living index (118 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 153,859 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+2.6 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
Southeast
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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