New Haven, CT 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
New Haven leads in walk score (68 vs 24). New Haven leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $54,305).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 135,319 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
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71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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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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