Pomona, CA vs West Haven, CT

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.

Pomona

59.7

#1945 nationally

vs

West Haven

75.7

#432 nationally

West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 19.6). West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 32.1 min). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 145).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pomona, CA West Haven, CT
WhereAtHome Score 59.7 (#1945) 75.7 (#432)
Population 145,502 54,790
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $690,689 $368,011
Median Household Income $73,515 $72,827
Average Commute 32.1 min 23.2 min
Walk Score 52 48
Crime Level 19.6 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 145 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 N/A