2025 Compare Cities Overview:
Somerville, MA vs Palm Springs, CA

Change Cities
Highlights
Are people in Palm Springs older or younger than people in Somerville?
- The Median Age in Palm Springs is 24.8 years older than in Somerville.

Are housing costs cheaper in Palm Springs or Somerville?
- Palm Springs housing costs are 18.8% less expensive than Somerville housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Palm Springs or Somerville?
- The average commute for residents of Palm Springs is 10.8 minutes shorter than it is for residents of Somerville.

Things to do in Somerville?
Somerville, Massachusetts offers a unique mix between its university campuses like Harvard Square or Tufts University combined with enough shops and restaurants on Davis Square for any night owl.

Things to do in Palm Springs?
Palm Springs, CA is a desert oasis surrounded by majestic mountain peaks in the Coachella Valley of Southern California. It is known for its chic resorts and bustling downtown filled with art galleries and lively nightlife. With a population of over 48,000, Palm Springs offers year-round sunshine and plenty of leisure activities such as golf, tennis, hiking and more.

 Somerville, MAPalm Springs, CAUnited States
 Population  Unlock44,799329,725,481
 Median Income$108,896  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock56.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$762,800  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.5%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time31.57  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Somerville    3 Reviews

I've lived in Somerville/Cambridge for 10 years, the last 4.5 with my husband in Spring Hill. It really is a great place to live if you are in your 20s & 30s: it is  More

   |    Reply

Living in Somerville is OK. I'm not a 'city' person and I would rather be out in the country some place, but it's not too bad here. I'm in my early 50s and own a house.  More

   |    Reply

Over 17 years ago

we are midwest transplants to the Boston area and lucked out by finding this great little neighborhood - right on the train line, little stores and good community - we  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Somerville

Reviews for Palm Springs    12 Reviews

I lived in Palm Springs for 12 years and initially it appeared to be quite beautiful. The mountains are beautiful and palm trees, very stress-free and manageable.  More

   |    Reply

Over 5 years ago

14 years is plenty long enough. This is a nice place to visit, not live. In the last 20 years the air quality, especially in the summer has deteriorated considerably.  More

   |    Reply

Ghetto Crime City with lots of glitz... Police do nothing. Called 911 three times in a year: twice, no response. Provided the license plate of the criminals in two  More

   |    Reply

Start Your Review of Palm Springs


Premium Subscription
Includes Cost of Living compares for child care, utilities, transportation, health, taxes, housing for home owners vs renters, weather, insurance premiums and so much more.


The premier source for comprehensive city data for over 30 years.

© Best Places. All rights reserved.