Cedar City, UT 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.
Cedar City
72.5
#871 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Cedar City leads in crime level (4.0 vs 15.1). Cedar City leads in average commute (13.1 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in median household income ($78,414 vs $60,778).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar City, UT | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#871) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 39,942 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $406,101 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $60,778 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 13.1 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+57.0 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.5 Score
Cedar City, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$406,101
Population
39,942
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
29
West
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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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