Cathedral City, CA vs Mercer Island, 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.
Cathedral City
67.7
#1390 nationally
Mercer Island
64.9
#1667 nationally
Mercer Island leads in crime level (1.0 vs 7.8). Mercer Island leads in median household income ($190,985 vs $63,209). Cathedral City leads in cost of living index (128 vs 264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cathedral City, CA | Mercer Island, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1390) | 64.9 (#1667) |
| Population | 52,356 | 24,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,045 | $2,295,406 |
| Median Household Income | $63,209 | $190,985 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 1.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 264 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+51.7 |
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
64.9 Score
Mercer Island, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,295,406
Population
24,742
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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