Poughkeepsie, NY vs Ypsilanti, MI
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.
Ypsilanti
69.5
#1211 nationally
Poughkeepsie leads in median household income ($53,875 vs $41,914). Ypsilanti leads in cost of living index (94 vs 111). Ypsilanti leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 25 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Ypsilanti, MI |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 19,393 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $290,686 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $41,914 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 22.8 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+44.4 |
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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+
69.5 Score
Ypsilanti, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$290,686
Population
19,393
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Midwest
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