Imperial Beach, 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Imperial Beach leads in walk score (69 vs 24). Imperial Beach leads in average commute (27.2 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 25,458 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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
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