Palmdale, CA vs Prichard, AL
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
Prichard
76.4
#355 nationally
Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $36,110). Prichard leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 41.3 min). Prichard leads in cost of living index (82 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palmdale, CA | Prichard, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58 (#1956) | 76.4 (#355) |
| Population | 161,404 | 18,816 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,499 | $59,455 |
| Median Household Income | $78,414 | $36,110 |
| Average Commute | 41.3 min | 24.1 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 23 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+16.4 |
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
View Palmdale, CA →
C
76.4 Score
Prichard, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$59,455
Population
18,816
Crime
High
Walk Score
23
Southeast
View Prichard, AL →