Palm Desert, CA vs Pico Rivera, 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.
Palm Desert
66
#1595 nationally
Pico Rivera
62.5
#1852 nationally
Pico Rivera leads in walk score (59 vs 28). Palm Desert leads in crime level (8.9 vs 12.8). Palm Desert leads in average commute (22.4 min vs 30.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Desert, CA | Pico Rivera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1595) | 62.5 (#1852) |
| Population | 51,951 | 59,189 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $544,379 | $753,964 |
| Median Household Income | $75,691 | $82,539 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 30.8 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 12.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 148 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+32.9 |
D
66 Score
Palm Desert, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$544,379
Population
51,951
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
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D-
62.5 Score
Pico Rivera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,964
Population
59,189
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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