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Measure PalmdaleCalifornia, United States Remove Palmdale
Scores (out of 10)
Overall score 5.7
Connector Score 7.8
Safety 5.4
Affordability 5.7
Transportation 4.5
Car-free friendliness 3.0
Walkability 3.8
Things to do 6.3
Food & dining 5.7
Places to stay 5.9
Nature & outdoors 6.0
Scenic value 7.0
Family friendliness 6.6
Solo-traveler friendliness 4.9
Nightlife 4.4
Remote-work friendliness 5.6
Road-trip convenience 6.5
Train-trip convenience 1.0
Bus-trip convenience 6.5
Cost (per person per day, USD)
Budget $105
Mid-range $155
Luxury $143
Living there
Cost of living index (national = 100) 108
Typical 1-bedroom rent $1,800
Population 169K
Getting there
Accessible by Drive Bus
Car recommended —
Character
Best for —
Known for Mountains & hiking, National & state parks, Museums & galleries, Theme & amusement parks, Live music
When to go Peak: Spring and summer weekends

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