Inglewood, 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.
Inglewood
60.7
#1928 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Inglewood leads in walk score (73 vs 24). Inglewood leads in average commute (30.8 min vs 41.3 min). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Inglewood, CA | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.7 (#1928) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 102,865 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,920 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $67,563 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 30.8 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 18.5 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 160 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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60.7 Score
Inglewood, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$766,920
Population
102,865
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
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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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