Avondale, AZ vs Palmdale, 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.
Avondale
66.3
#1552 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Avondale leads in crime level (10.1 vs 15.1). Avondale leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 41.3 min). Avondale leads in cost of living index (111 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avondale, AZ | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1552) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 93,545 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,001 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $76,496 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
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66.3 Score
Avondale, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,001
Population
93,545
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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