Burbank, CA vs Palmdale, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Burbank
61.8
#1887 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Burbank leads in walk score (71 vs 24). Burbank leads in average commute (27.1 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1887) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 102,755 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,191,810 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $91,455 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 191 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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61.8 Score
Burbank, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,191,810
Population
102,755
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
71
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F
58 Score
Palmdale, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$503,499
Population
161,404
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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