Poughkeepsie, NY vs Santa Ana, 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.
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 138). Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+2.6 |
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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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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