Marina, CA 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.
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Marina leads in walk score (46 vs 28). Palm Desert leads in cost of living index (136 vs 159). Marina leads in median household income ($85,783 vs $75,691).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marina, CA | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1731) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 22,833 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $871,019 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $85,783 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+1.3 |
D
63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
View Marina, CA →
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
View Palm Desert, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Marina for: