Alhambra, CA vs West Haven, CT

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.

Alhambra

63.8

#1735 nationally

vs

West Haven

75.7

#432 nationally

West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 6.2). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 169). Alhambra leads in walk score (71 vs 48).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Alhambra, CA West Haven, CT
WhereAtHome Score 63.8 (#1735) 75.7 (#432)
Population 79,776 54,790
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $927,695 $368,011
Median Household Income $80,234 $72,827
Average Commute 30.1 min 23.2 min
Walk Score 71 48
Crime Level 6.2 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 169 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 N/A