Calhoun, GA 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.
Calhoun
70.6
#1084 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Calhoun leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 41.3 min). Calhoun leads in crime level (9.3 vs 15.1). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $54,927).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Calhoun, GA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1084) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 18,900 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $278,306 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $54,927 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 20.2 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+63.4 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Calhoun is missing data for 1 metric that Palmdale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.6 Score
Calhoun, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$278,306
Population
18,900
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$54,927
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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