Lake Elsinore, CA vs Palm Bay, 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.
Lake Elsinore
62.4
#1859 nationally
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Lake Elsinore leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.5). Lake Elsinore leads in walk score (25 vs 13). Palm Bay leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 42.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lake Elsinore, CA | Palm Bay, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1859) | 69.3 (#1230) |
| Population | 73,028 | 135,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $589,630 | $305,804 |
| Median Household Income | $89,788 | $62,538 |
| Average Commute | 42.6 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 25 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+20.8 |
D-
62.4 Score
Lake Elsinore, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$589,630
Population
73,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Pacific
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D+
69.3 Score
Palm Bay, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$305,804
Population
135,566
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southeast
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