San Leandro, 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.

San Leandro

60.8

#1925 nationally

vs

West Haven

75.7

#432 nationally

West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 15.0). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 173). West Haven leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 32.6 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric San Leandro, CA West Haven, CT
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1925) 75.7 (#432)
Population 85,784 54,790
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $805,034 $368,011
Median Household Income $97,141 $72,827
Average Commute 32.6 min 23.2 min
Walk Score 65 48
Crime Level 15.0 2.9
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 173 109
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+53.6 N/A