Palm Coast, FL 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.
Palm Coast
67
#1478 nationally
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
Palmdale leads in walk score (24 vs 2). Palm Coast leads in crime level (6.4 vs 15.1). Palm Coast leads in average commute (28 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Coast, FL | Palmdale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1478) | 58 (#1956) |
| Population | 102,113 | 161,404 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,441 | $503,499 |
| Median Household Income | $68,824 | $78,414 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 41.3 min |
| Walk Score | 2 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 15.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Palm Coast, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$345,441
Population
102,113
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
2
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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