Kingston, NY vs Tustin, 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.
Tustin
65.1
#1655 nationally
Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 182). Tustin leads in crime level (5.8 vs 9.6). Tustin leads in median household income ($102,065 vs $62,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Tustin, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 77,704 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,169,038 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $102,065 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 24.2 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | D+2.6 |
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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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65.1 Score
Tustin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,169,038
Population
77,704
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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