Baldwin, PA vs San Mateo, 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.
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Baldwin leads in cost of living index (94 vs 249). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 27). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $75,139).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin, PA | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 20,708 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $75,139 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 27 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.3 | D+50.3 |
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Score
Baldwin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
20,708
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
27
Median Income
$75,139
Northeast
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D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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