Indio, CA vs Pomona, 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.
Indio
62.7
#1831 nationally
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Pomona leads in walk score (52 vs 32). Indio leads in average commute (23 min vs 32.1 min). Indio leads in cost of living index (126 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | Pomona, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 59.7 (#1945) |
| Population | 93,057 | 145,502 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $690,689 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $73,515 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 19.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
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62.7 Score
Indio, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$512,560
Population
93,057
Crime
High
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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