West Palm Beach, FL vs Woodridge, 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.
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Woodridge
72.7
#852 nationally
Woodridge leads in crime level (1.6 vs 15.8). Woodridge leads in median household income ($95,756 vs $64,044). West Palm Beach leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 31.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | West Palm Beach, FL | Woodridge, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.4 (#1636) | 72.7 (#852) |
| Population | 124,130 | 33,566 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,115 | $418,284 |
| Median Household Income | $64,044 | $95,756 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 31.2 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 15.8 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+13.3 |
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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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72.7 Score
Woodridge, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$418,284
Population
33,566
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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