Gainesville, 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.
Gainesville
68
#1355 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Gainesville leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $43,783). Gainesville leads in walk score (37 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Gainesville, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1355) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 145,812 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,659 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $43,783 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 20.2 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+21.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68 Score
Gainesville, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$298,659
Population
145,812
Crime
High
Walk Score
37
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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