Desert Hot Springs, CA vs SeaTac, WA
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.
Desert Hot Springs
64.4
#1692 nationally
SeaTac
63.7
#1751 nationally
SeaTac leads in median household income ($79,433 vs $45,863). SeaTac leads in crime level (11.2 vs 13.5). Desert Hot Springs leads in cost of living index (115 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Desert Hot Springs, CA | SeaTac, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1692) | 63.7 (#1751) |
| Population | 33,438 | 31,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,683 | $589,243 |
| Median Household Income | $45,863 | $79,433 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+51.7 |
D
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
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D
63.7 Score
SeaTac, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,243
Population
31,799
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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