Dover, DE vs Rancho Palos Verdes, 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.
Dover
64.9
#1664 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Rancho Palos Verdes leads in crime level (2.5 vs 27.7). Rancho Palos Verdes leads in median household income ($166,747 vs $54,438). Dover leads in cost of living index (101 vs 242).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, DE | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.9 (#1664) | 61.8 (#1890) |
| Population | 39,894 | 39,980 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,464 | $1,827,501 |
| Median Household Income | $54,438 | $166,747 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 33.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 27.7 | 2.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 242 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.0 | D+32.9 |
D
64.9 Score
Dover, DE
Small Delaware city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,464
Population
39,894
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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D-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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