New Haven, CT vs San Leandro, 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.
New Haven
71.4
#985 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $54,305). New Haven leads in cost of living index (113 vs 173). New Haven leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 135,319 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+53.6 |
C-
71.4 Score
New Haven, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$338,157
Population
135,319
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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