Belmont, CA vs Poughkeepsie, NY
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.
Belmont
61.6
#1893 nationally
Belmont leads in crime level (4.5 vs 17.6). Belmont leads in median household income ($185,944 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 284).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belmont, CA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,622 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,284,322 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $185,944 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 284 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+5.4 |
D-
61.6 Score
Belmont, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,284,322
Population
26,622
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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