Greeley, CO 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.
Greeley
64.7
#1678 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Greeley leads in average commute (24.9 min vs 41.3 min). Greeley leads in walk score (39 vs 24). Palmdale leads in crime level (15.1 vs 18.4).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greeley, CO | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.7 (#1678) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 112,609 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $419,597 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $65,525 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 18.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+21.0 | D+32.9 |
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64.7 Score
Greeley, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$419,597
Population
112,609
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
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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