Cathedral City, CA vs Folsom, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Cathedral City
67.7
#1390 nationally
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $63,209). Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 7.8). Cathedral City leads in cost of living index (128 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cathedral City, CA | Folsom, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1390) | 67.8 (#1378) |
| Population | 52,356 | 84,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,045 | $763,818 |
| Median Household Income | $63,209 | $134,935 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+19.7 |
D+
67.7 Score
Cathedral City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$480,045
Population
52,356
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
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D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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