College Park, MD 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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 24). College Park leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 41.3 min). College Park leads in crime level (13.4 vs 15.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 34,187 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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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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