Side-by-side
Palmdale vs Riverside
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Palmdale, CA57 | Riverside, CA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 55 |
| Affordability | 75 | 63 |
| Housing | 46 | 26 |
| Jobs | 15 | 30 |
| Safety | 53 | 48 |
| Climate | 88 | 98 |
| Amenities | 64 | 73 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,474 | $4,753 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,405 | $1,777 |
| Median home value | $435,300 | $542,100 |
| Median HH income | $81,151 | $88,575 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% | 4.9% |
| Population | 165.5K | 316.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 93° / 43° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 304 |