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