Houma, LA 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.
Houma
79
#147 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Houma leads in average commute (19.9 min vs 41.3 min). Houma leads in walk score (40 vs 24). Houma leads in cost of living index (94 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houma, LA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79 (#147) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 31,733 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $189,195 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $56,823 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+51.8 | D+32.9 |
C+
79 Score
Houma, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$189,195
Population
31,733
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
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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