Ontario, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Ontario leads in median household income ($78,070 vs $55,254). Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 143). Ontario leads in crime level (7.5 vs 8.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Palm Springs, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 72.6 (#862) |
| Population | 182,457 | 27,132 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $269,159 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $55,254 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 8.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+0.8 |
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63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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