Palm Bay, FL vs Roselle, IL
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.
Palm Bay
69.3
#1230 nationally
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Roselle leads in walk score (35 vs 13). Roselle leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.5). Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $62,538).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 135,566 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+13.3 |
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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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