Clearwater, FL vs La Quinta, 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.
Clearwater
70.9
#1044 nationally
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Clearwater leads in walk score (42 vs 22). La Quinta leads in median household income ($92,776 vs $59,358). Clearwater leads in cost of living index (111 vs 139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clearwater, FL | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1044) | 64.8 (#1673) |
| Population | 116,850 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $346,065 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $59,358 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 6.0 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.2 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.9 Score
Clearwater, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$346,065
Population
116,850
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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D
64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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