Palm Springs, CA vs Upland, 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 Springs
61.2
#1915 nationally
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Upland leads in crime level (10.1 vs 16.5). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $67,451). Upland leads in walk score (48 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Springs, CA | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.2 (#1915) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 45,218 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,269 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $67,451 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 16.5 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 158 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | R+2.1 |
D-
61.2 Score
Palm Springs, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,269
Population
45,218
Crime
High
Walk Score
35
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D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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