Poughkeepsie, NY 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.
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 173). Poughkeepsie leads in average commute (25 min vs 32.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+53.6 |
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
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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