Palmdale, CA vs San Leandro, 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.
Palmdale
58
#1956 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in walk score (65 vs 24). Palmdale leads in cost of living index (130 vs 173). San Leandro leads in average commute (32.6 min vs 41.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palmdale, CA | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58 (#1956) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 161,404 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $503,499 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $78,414 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 41.3 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 15.1 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+53.6 |
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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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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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