Milton, GA 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.
Milton
66
#1594 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Milton leads in crime level (2.6 vs 15.1). Palmdale leads in walk score (24 vs 12). Milton leads in median household income ($142,845 vs $78,414).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Milton, GA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1594) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 41,383 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $956,345 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $142,845 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 12 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+32.9 |
D
66 Score
Milton, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$956,345
Population
41,383
Crime
Low
Walk Score
12
Southeast
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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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