Union City, 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.
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
West Haven
75.7
#432 nationally
West Haven leads in crime level (2.9 vs 11.2). Union City leads in median household income ($138,013 vs $72,827). West Haven leads in cost of living index (109 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Union City, CA | West Haven, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60 (#1943) | 75.7 (#432) |
| Population | 65,414 | 54,790 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,223,080 | $368,011 |
| Median Household Income | $138,013 | $72,827 |
| Average Commute | 33 min | 23.2 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 11.2 | 2.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 201 | 109 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | N/A |
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60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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75.7 Score
West Haven, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$368,011
Population
54,790
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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