New Haven, CT vs San Pablo, 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 Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
New Haven leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 33.9 min). San Pablo leads in median household income ($72,552 vs $54,305). New Haven leads in cost of living index (113 vs 140).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Haven, CT | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#985) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 135,319 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $338,157 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $54,305 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 14.7 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 113 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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