Hanahan, SC 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.
Hanahan
68.4
#1318 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Hanahan leads in crime level (6.2 vs 8.9). Palm Desert leads in walk score (28 vs 20). Hanahan leads in cost of living index (110 vs 136).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hanahan, SC | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1318) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 21,796 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $416,850 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $79,305 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | R+1.3 |
D+
68.4 Score
Hanahan, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$416,850
Population
21,796
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
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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