Brentwood, TN vs Desert Hot Springs, 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.
Brentwood
64.4
#1691 nationally
Desert Hot Springs
64.4
#1692 nationally
Desert Hot Springs leads in walk score (34 vs 4). Brentwood leads in crime level (1.6 vs 13.5). Brentwood leads in median household income ($181,576 vs $45,863).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, TN | Desert Hot Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1691) | 64.4 (#1692) |
| Population | 45,265 | 33,438 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,402,029 | $378,683 |
| Median Household Income | $181,576 | $45,863 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 4 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 13.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+1.3 |
D
64.4 Score
Brentwood, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,402,029
Population
45,265
Crime
Low
Walk Score
4
Southeast
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64.4 Score
Desert Hot Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$378,683
Population
33,438
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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