Santa Clara, CA vs West Palm Beach, 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.
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Santa Clara leads in crime level (5.0 vs 15.8). Santa Clara leads in median household income ($165,352 vs $64,044). West Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Clara, CA | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1617) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 131,062 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,680,833 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $165,352 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 23.6 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 58 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 241 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+0.8 |
D
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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D
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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