Palm Springs, FL vs Saratoga, 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.
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Saratoga
65
#1663 nationally
Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $55,254). Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 8.6). Palm Springs leads in walk score (42 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Springs, FL | Saratoga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#862) | 65 (#1663) |
| Population | 27,132 | 29,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,159 | $4,038,070 |
| Median Household Income | $55,254 | $237,730 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+40.0 |
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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D
65 Score
Saratoga, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,038,070
Population
29,607
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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