Ossining, NY vs San Mateo, 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.
San Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Ossining leads in cost of living index (136 vs 249). San Mateo leads in median household income ($149,152 vs $99,678). San Mateo leads in average commute (28.5 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ossining, NY | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 26,542 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $99,678 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 136 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+50.3 |
—
Score
Ossining, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
26,542
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Median Income
$99,678
Northeast
View Ossining, NY →
D
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
View San Mateo, CA →
Try a different matchup
Swap Ossining for: