Indio, CA vs South Pasadena, 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
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 18.3). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 32). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $68,436).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 93,057 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 228 |
| 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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D
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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