Maplewood, MN 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.
Maplewood
70.3
#1118 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Maplewood leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 41.3 min). Maplewood leads in crime level (12.4 vs 15.1). Maplewood leads in cost of living index (107 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maplewood, MN | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.3 (#1118) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 39,958 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $350,789 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $86,769 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+43.3 | D+32.9 |
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70.3 Score
Maplewood, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$350,789
Population
39,958
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
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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