Kent, WA vs Palm Springs, 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.
Kent
62.5
#1850 nationally
Palm Springs
61.2
#1915 nationally
Palm Springs leads in average commute (23 min vs 30.5 min). Kent leads in median household income ($86,966 vs $67,451). Kent leads in crime level (13.4 vs 16.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kent, WA | Palm Springs, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1850) | 61.2 (#1915) |
| Population | 133,378 | 45,218 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $647,138 | $617,269 |
| Median Household Income | $86,966 | $67,451 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 16.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+1.3 |
D-
62.5 Score
Kent, WA
Mid-size Washington city with community character
Median Home
$647,138
Population
133,378
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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D-
61.2 Score
Palm Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,269
Population
45,218
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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