Palmdale, CA vs Parkland, FL

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.

Palmdale

58

#1956 nationally

vs

Parkland

65.9

#1601 nationally

Parkland leads in crime level (3.2 vs 15.1). Parkland leads in median household income ($188,544 vs $78,414). Palmdale leads in walk score (24 vs 13).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Palmdale, CA Parkland, FL
WhereAtHome Score 58 (#1956) 65.9 (#1601)
Population 161,404 37,911
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $503,499 $1,070,470
Median Household Income $78,414 $188,544
Average Commute 41.3 min 30.9 min
Walk Score 24 13
Crime Level 15.1 3.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 130 171
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+17.0