Miramar, FL 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.
Miramar
67
#1476 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Miramar leads in crime level (4.4 vs 15.1). Miramar leads in average commute (29.7 min vs 41.3 min). Miramar leads in walk score (28 vs 24).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miramar, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1476) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 138,319 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $521,847 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $81,812 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 123 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Miramar, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$521,847
Population
138,319
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
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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