Side-by-side
Palmdale vs Tempe
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Palmdale, CA57 | Tempe, AZ56 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 57 | 56 |
| Affordability | 75 | 83 |
| Housing | 46 | 45 |
| Jobs | 15 | 20 |
| Safety | 53 | 45 |
| Climate | 88 | 72 |
| Amenities | 64 | 66 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,474 | $4,192 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,405 | $1,392 |
| Median home value | $435,300 | $421,900 |
| Median HH income | $81,151 | $77,643 |
| Unemployment | 6.3% | 4.8% |
| Population | 165.5K | 186.4K |
| Summer high / winter low | 98° / 31° | 106° / 46° |
| Sunny days / yr | 319 | 306 |