Side-by-side
Lancaster vs Palmdale vs Tempe vs Stockton
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lancaster, CA53 | Palmdale, CA57 | Tempe, AZ56 | Stockton, CA50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 53 | 57 | 56 | 50 |
| Affordability | 75 | 75 | 83 | 77 |
| Housing | 42 | 46 | 45 | 40 |
| Jobs | 12 | 15 | 20 | 10 |
| Safety | 40 | 53 | 45 | 25 |
| Climate | 88 | 88 | 72 | 98 |
| Amenities | 64 | 64 | 66 | 48 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,446 | $4,474 | $4,192 | $4,380 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,379 | $1,405 | $1,392 | $1,395 |
| Median home value | $409,100 | $435,300 | $421,900 | $412,900 |
| Median HH income | $76,083 | $81,151 | $77,643 | $76,851 |
| Unemployment | 7.2% | 6.3% | 4.8% | 6.7% |
| Population | 170K | 165.5K | 186.4K | 320.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 98° / 31° | 106° / 46° | 93° / 38° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 319 | 306 | 299 |