Florida Cities Top List for First-Time Homebuyers While California Struggles

A WalletHub study reveals stark contrasts in housing affordability and quality of life between Florida and California cities.

Palm Bay, Cape Coral, and Port St. Lucie are the best cities for first-time homebuyers, according to WalletHub.
Eight out of the ten worst cities for first-time buyers are in California, with Berkeley and Santa Monica at the bottom.
High home prices and mortgage rates make California cities particularly challenging for new buyers.
Florida cities offer better affordability, more housing options, and higher quality of life metrics.
The study used 22 metrics, including affordability, real estate market conditions, and quality of life, to rank 300 U.S. cities.