Mason, OH 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.
Mason
74
#648 nationally
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Mason leads in crime level (1.0 vs 8.9). Mason leads in median household income ($121,082 vs $75,691). Palm Desert leads in walk score (28 vs 18).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mason, OH | Palm Desert, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#648) | 66 (#1595) |
| Population | 35,660 | 51,951 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $513,673 | $544,379 |
| Median Household Income | $121,082 | $75,691 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.4 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 1.0 | 8.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 136 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.5 | R+1.3 |
C
74 Score
Mason, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$513,673
Population
35,660
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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