Lockport, IL vs Palmdale, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Lockport
73
#798 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Lockport leads in crime level (1.8 vs 15.1). Lockport leads in median household income ($106,923 vs $78,414). Lockport leads in cost of living index (110 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lockport, IL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#798) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 26,537 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $375,450 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $106,923 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 38.2 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+32.9 |
C
73 Score
Lockport, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$375,450
Population
26,537
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Midwest
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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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