Palmdale, CA vs Tualatin, OR
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
Tualatin
66.9
#1494 nationally
Tualatin leads in crime level (6.0 vs 15.1). Tualatin leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 41.3 min). Tualatin leads in median household income ($105,542 vs $78,414).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palmdale, CA | Tualatin, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58 (#1956) | 66.9 (#1494) |
| Population | 161,404 | 27,383 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,499 | $635,314 |
| Median Household Income | $78,414 | $105,542 |
| Average Commute | 41.3 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 29 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+34.0 |
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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D
66.9 Score
Tualatin, OR
Small Oregon city with local appeal
Median Home
$635,314
Population
27,383
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
29
Pacific
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