Cincinnati, OH vs Palm 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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Palm Springs
61.2
#1915 nationally
Cincinnati leads in cost of living index (88 vs 138). Palm Springs leads in median household income ($67,451 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Palm Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 61.2 (#1915) |
| Population | 311,097 | 45,218 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $617,269 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $67,451 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 35 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 16.5 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | R+1.3 |
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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D-
61.2 Score
Palm Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,269
Population
45,218
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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