Side-by-side
Lancaster vs Palmdale
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lancaster, CA53 | Palmdale, CA51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 51 |
| Affordability | 52 | 45 |
| Housing | 26 | 25 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 57 | 57 |
| Amenities | 64 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,061 | $5,330 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,043 | $2,312 |
| Median home value | $409,100 | $435,300 |
| Median HH income | $76,083 | $81,151 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 170K | 165.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 98° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |