Indio, CA vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $68,436). Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 32). Indio leads in cost of living index (126 vs 205).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Indio, CA | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1831) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 93,057 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $512,560 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $68,436 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 18.3 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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