Baytown, TX 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.
Baytown
73.1
#780 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Baytown leads in average commute (25.9 min vs 41.3 min). Baytown leads in cost of living index (93 vs 130). Baytown leads in walk score (33 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baytown, TX | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#780) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 84,067 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $246,742 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $61,158 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 25.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
C
73.1 Score
Baytown, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$246,742
Population
84,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
33
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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