Montclair, CA vs Palm Springs, FL
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.
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Palm Springs leads in crime level (8.6 vs 17.6). Montclair leads in walk score (57 vs 42). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montclair, CA | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.8 (#1923) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 37,545 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $661,144 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $72,789 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 57 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+0.8 |
D-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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C-
72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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