Side-by-side
Palmdale vs Lancaster vs San Bernardino vs Fontana
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 | San Bernardino, CA55 | Fontana, CA51 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 53 | 55 | 51 |
| Affordability | 45 | 52 | 64 | 40 |
| Housing | 25 | 26 | 21 | 24 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 57 | 57 | 61 | 69 |
| Amenities | 64 | 64 | 59 | 59 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,330 | $5,061 | $4,713 | $5,604 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,312 | $2,043 | $1,695 | $2,586 |
| Median home value | $435,300 | $409,100 | $384,900 | $558,500 |
| Median HH income | $81,151 | $76,083 | $63,988 | $98,187 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 165.5K | 170K | 221.8K | 211.9K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 34° | 98° / 31° | 96° / 42° | 92° / 44° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |