Poughkeepsie, NY vs Westminster, 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.
Westminster
61.1
#1916 nationally
Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 171). Westminster leads in median household income ($80,271 vs $53,875). Westminster leads in crime level (12.0 vs 17.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 88,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,103,609 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $80,271 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 12.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 171 |
| 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-
61.1 Score
Westminster, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,103,609
Population
88,729
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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