Cathedral City, CA vs Delano, 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.
Cathedral City
67.7
#1390 nationally
Delano
70.6
#1087 nationally
Cathedral City leads in crime level (7.8 vs 9.4). Cathedral City leads in median household income ($63,209 vs $53,639). Delano leads in cost of living index (114 vs 128).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cathedral City, CA | Delano, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1390) | 70.6 (#1087) |
| Population | 52,356 | 51,500 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,045 | $335,883 |
| Median Household Income | $63,209 | $53,639 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+21.1 |
D+
67.7 Score
Cathedral City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,045
Population
52,356
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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C-
70.6 Score
Delano, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$335,883
Population
51,500
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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