| | Palmetto, FL | California City, CA | United States |
| Overall | 104.6 | 99.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 104.7 | 97.3 | 100 |
| Health | 99.6 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Housing | 97.1 | 75.3 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $385,200 | $252,900 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,510.0% | 11,770.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 98.7 | 121.3 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 104.7 | 111.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Palmetto 
3 Reviews
Best bet for Florida living is newer bedroom communities. Closer to inland parks for canoe and kayak, but a quick drive to the shore.
There's not a safe city in the More
I am a 40yr old single female who moved to Palmetto about 6 years ago. Since I have been here, I have seen the change in the town. Despite a bad economy, Palmetto More
My husband and I are moving from this area because the schools are more than poor. With almost no after school activites or diverse educational choices. If you child More
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Reviews for California City 
6 Reviews
My husband and I moved here in Nov 2014 from San Bernardino and we moved here for one reason, we got an enormous house with lots of land and no neighbors for $64,200. No More
California City, CA is a wonderful diverse community that is ever growing, in population and home values.
Living here over many months and researching here over 4 More
Living in Cal City 5+ years I can say this:
There are nicer areas than others and I lucked out. My street is quiet, have had no problems and neighbors are nice. There More
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