Royal Palm Beach, FL vs San Clemente, 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.
Royal Palm Beach
67.8
#1385 nationally
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Royal Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (121 vs 208). San Clemente leads in walk score (34 vs 21). San Clemente leads in median household income ($134,730 vs $90,143).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Royal Palm Beach, FL | San Clemente, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1385) | 61.6 (#1899) |
| Population | 39,489 | 62,313 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $488,402 | $1,751,799 |
| Median Household Income | $90,143 | $134,730 |
| Average Commute | 29.6 min | 28.8 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 208 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+2.6 |
D+
67.8 Score
Royal Palm Beach, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$488,402
Population
39,489
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
21
Southeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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