Kuna, ID 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.
Kuna
66.3
#1556 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Kuna leads in crime level (5.3 vs 15.1). Kuna leads in average commute (29 min vs 41.3 min). Kuna leads in cost of living index (111 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kuna, ID | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1556) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 28,050 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $462,109 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $83,960 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Kuna is missing data for 1 metric that Palmdale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Kuna, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$462,109
Population
28,050
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,960
West
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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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