Gloucester, MA 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.
Gloucester
64.2
#1710 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Gloucester leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Gloucester leads in crime level (7.6 vs 8.9). Palm Desert leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 25.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gloucester, MA | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.2 (#1710) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 29,959 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,115 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $84,465 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 139 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | R+1.3 |
D
64.2 Score
Gloucester, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,115
Population
29,959
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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D
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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