Franklin, TN vs Palm Desert, 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.
Franklin
66.7
#1510 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Franklin leads in crime level (3.6 vs 8.9). Franklin leads in median household income ($106,592 vs $75,691). Palm Desert leads in walk score (28 vs 23).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Franklin, TN | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1510) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 88,558 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $917,023 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $106,592 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 132 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | R+1.3 |
D
66.7 Score
Franklin, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$917,023
Population
88,558
Crime
Low
Walk Score
23
Southeast
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D
66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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