Burlingame, CA vs Palm Springs, 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $55,254). Burlingame leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.6). Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 29,910 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+0.8 |
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66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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