Kingston, NY vs La Mirada, 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.
La Mirada
64.7
#1679 nationally
La Mirada leads in crime level (4.7 vs 9.6). La Mirada leads in median household income ($104,130 vs $62,071). Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | La Mirada, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 45,505 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $891,525 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $104,130 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 31.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 4.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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64.7 Score
La Mirada, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$891,525
Population
45,505
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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