Kenmore, WA 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.
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 8.9). Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $75,691). Palm Desert leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenmore, WA | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1637) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 23,391 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,008,245 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $132,191 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | R+1.3 |
D
65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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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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