Palm Springs, CA vs Smyrna, TN
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.
Palm Springs
61.2
#1915 nationally
Smyrna
67.9
#1374 nationally
Smyrna leads in crime level (7.6 vs 16.5). Palm Springs leads in walk score (35 vs 20). Smyrna leads in cost of living index (103 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Springs, CA | Smyrna, TN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.2 (#1915) | 67.9 (#1374) |
| Population | 45,218 | 57,418 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,269 | $406,036 |
| Median Household Income | $67,451 | $76,115 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 26.3 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 20 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+21.8 |
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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D+
67.9 Score
Smyrna, TN
Tennessee community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$406,036
Population
57,418
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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