Madison, AL 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.
Madison
76.4
#352 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Madison leads in crime level (5.8 vs 15.1). Madison leads in average commute (20.3 min vs 41.3 min). Madison leads in median household income ($118,132 vs $78,414).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Madison, AL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.4 (#352) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 60,854 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $378,797 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $118,132 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 20.3 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.9 | D+32.9 |
C
76.4 Score
Madison, AL
Alabama community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$378,797
Population
60,854
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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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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