Palm Desert, CA vs Shafter, 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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Shafter leads in walk score (45 vs 28). Shafter leads in cost of living index (112 vs 136). Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 8.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Desert, CA | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1595) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 51,951 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $544,379 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $75,691 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 8.9 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+21.1 |
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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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C-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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