Jacksonville, 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.
Jacksonville
69.9
#1153 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Jacksonville leads in average commute (26.1 min vs 41.3 min). Jacksonville leads in cost of living index (96 vs 130). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $61,442).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Jacksonville, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.9 (#1153) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 985,843 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,646 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $61,442 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.1 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.9 Score
Jacksonville, FL
Bold City with room to grow
Median Home
$286,646
Population
985,843
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
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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