Cypress, CA vs Valley Stream, 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.

Cypress

62.9

#1810 nationally

vs

Valley Stream

64.4

#1697 nationally

Cypress leads in average commute (31.1 min vs 42.3 min). Valley Stream leads in walk score (69 vs 53). Valley Stream leads in cost of living index (144 vs 177).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Cypress, CA Valley Stream, NY
WhereAtHome Score 62.9 (#1810) 64.4 (#1697)
Population 48,782 40,007
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,082,664 $776,097
Median Household Income $117,461 $122,048
Average Commute 31.1 min 42.3 min
Walk Score 53 69
Crime Level 7.8 6.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 177 144
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 R+4.2