Cathedral City, CA vs Vallejo, 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
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Cathedral City leads in crime level (7.8 vs 20.3). Cathedral City leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 36.7 min). Vallejo leads in median household income ($86,112 vs $63,209).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cathedral City, CA | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.7 (#1390) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 52,356 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $480,045 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $63,209 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+23.0 |
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
Pacific
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D-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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