Palm Bay, FL vs Westminster, MD
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
Westminster
66.3
#1565 nationally
Westminster leads in walk score (38 vs 13). Westminster leads in crime level (6.6 vs 9.5). Westminster leads in median household income ($71,286 vs $62,538).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Bay, FL | Westminster, MD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1230) | 66.3 (#1565) |
| Population | 135,566 | 20,536 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $305,804 | $470,642 |
| Median Household Income | $62,538 | $71,286 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 29.7 min |
| Walk Score | 13 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 6.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | R+25.0 |
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
66.3 Score
Westminster, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$470,642
Population
20,536
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Northeast
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