Diamond Bar, CA 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.
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Diamond Bar leads in crime level (2.1 vs 15.1). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 182). Diamond Bar leads in median household income ($106,881 vs $78,414).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Diamond Bar, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.1 (#1794) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 52,041 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,027,046 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $106,881 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 34.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 30 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 182 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D
63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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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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