Clinton, MS vs La Quinta, 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.
Clinton
79.4
#122 nationally
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Clinton leads in crime level (1.9 vs 4.9). Clinton leads in cost of living index (96 vs 139). La Quinta leads in median household income ($92,776 vs $71,315).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clinton, MS | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.4 (#122) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 26,698 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $239,559 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $71,315 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 25.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+46.1 | D+32.9 |
C+
79.4 Score
Clinton, MS
Small Mississippi city with local appeal
Median Home
$239,559
Population
26,698
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Southeast
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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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