Indio, CA vs Santa Monica, 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
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 32). Indio leads in cost of living index (126 vs 273). Santa Monica leads in median household income ($106,797 vs $68,436).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | Santa Monica, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 59.6 (#1949) |
| Population | 93,057 | 89,922 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $1,685,560 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $106,797 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 273 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
D-
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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59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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