Kenmore, WA 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.
Kenmore
65.3
#1637 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Kenmore leads in crime level (1.8 vs 15.1). Kenmore leads in median household income ($132,191 vs $78,414). Kenmore leads in average commute (32.5 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kenmore, WA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1637) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 23,391 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,008,245 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $132,191 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+32.9 |
D
65.3 Score
Kenmore, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,008,245
Population
23,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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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