Palm Springs, CA vs University Place, WA
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
University Place
64.4
#1696 nationally
University Place leads in crime level (6.5 vs 16.5). University Place leads in median household income ($89,658 vs $67,451). Palm Springs leads in average commute (23 min vs 27.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Springs, CA | University Place, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.2 (#1915) | 64.4 (#1696) |
| Population | 45,218 | 35,049 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,269 | $662,353 |
| Median Household Income | $67,451 | $89,658 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 27.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+10.8 |
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
View Palm Springs, CA →
D
64.4 Score
University Place, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$662,353
Population
35,049
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Pacific
View University Place, WA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Palm Springs for: