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