Palm Springs, FL vs Wilmington, DE
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
Wilmington
69.2
#1246 nationally
Palm Springs leads in crime level (8.6 vs 30.9). Wilmington leads in walk score (74 vs 42). Wilmington leads in average commute (22.7 min vs 28.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Springs, FL | Wilmington, DE |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#862) | 69.2 (#1246) |
| Population | 27,132 | 71,675 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,159 | $330,955 |
| Median Household Income | $55,254 | $54,731 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 22.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 30.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.6 |
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+
69.2 Score
Wilmington, DE
Delaware community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$330,955
Population
71,675
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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