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, CA57 | Lancaster, CA53 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 53 |
| Affordability | 75 | 75 |
| Housing | 46 | 42 |
| Jobs | 15 | 12 |
| Safety | 53 | 40 |
| Climate | 88 | 88 |
| Amenities | 64 | 64 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,474 | $4,446 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,405 | $1,379 |
| Median home value | $435,300 | $409,100 |
| Median HH income | $81,151 | $76,083 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% | 7.2% |
| Population | 165.5K | 170K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 98° / 31° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 319 |