Lancaster, CA 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.
Lancaster
61.5
#1905 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Palmdale leads in crime level (15.1 vs 22.9). Lancaster leads in average commute (30.9 min vs 41.3 min). Lancaster leads in walk score (29 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lancaster, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.5 (#1905) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 166,236 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $465,459 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $71,367 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 30.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 22.9 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
D-
61.5 Score
Lancaster, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$465,459
Population
166,236
Crime
High
Walk Score
29
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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