Palm Bay, FL vs Suwanee, GA
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
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Suwanee leads in crime level (3.5 vs 9.5). Suwanee leads in median household income ($100,780 vs $62,538). Palm Bay leads in cost of living index (105 vs 123).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 135,566 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Palm Bay has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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