Dixon, CA vs Palm Desert, 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.
Dixon
66.7
#1507 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Dixon leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Dixon leads in median household income ($92,138 vs $75,691). Palm Desert leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 27.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dixon, CA | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.7 (#1507) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 19,309 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $608,772 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $92,138 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | R+1.3 |
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66.7 Score
Dixon, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$608,772
Population
19,309
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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