Palmdale, CA vs West Covina, 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.

Palmdale

58

#1956 nationally

vs

West Covina

62.4

#1862 nationally

West Covina leads in crime level (6.6 vs 15.1). West Covina leads in walk score (47 vs 24). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 165).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Palmdale, CA West Covina, CA
WhereAtHome Score 58 (#1956) 62.4 (#1862)
Population 161,404 105,617
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $503,499 $849,988
Median Household Income $78,414 $96,219
Average Commute 41.3 min 33 min
Walk Score 24 47
Crime Level 15.1 6.6
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 130 165
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+32.9