Foster City, CA vs Hazleton, PA
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.
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Hazleton
76.8
#312 nationally
Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $39,362). Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 6.4). Hazleton leads in cost of living index (89 vs 276).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foster City, CA | Hazleton, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1730) | 76.8 (#312) |
| Population | 32,180 | 30,037 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,863,228 | $224,239 |
| Median Household Income | $191,267 | $39,362 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 22.9 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 276 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | R+19.2 |
D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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C
76.8 Score
Hazleton, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$224,239
Population
30,037
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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