Marina, CA vs Schenectady, 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.
Marina
63.9
#1731 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Marina leads in crime level (8.0 vs 17.7). Schenectady leads in cost of living index (99 vs 159). Marina leads in median household income ($85,783 vs $54,650).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Marina, CA | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1731) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 22,833 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $871,019 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $85,783 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 8.0 | 17.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | D+10.8 |
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63.9 Score
Marina, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$871,019
Population
22,833
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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