Bartow, FL 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.
Bartow
70.9
#1042 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Bartow leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 41.3 min). Bartow leads in cost of living index (98 vs 130). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $60,974).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bartow, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1042) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 20,584 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $279,961 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $60,974 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 13.5 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.7 | D+32.9 |
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70.9 Score
Bartow, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$279,961
Population
20,584
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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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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