Carson, CA vs New Rochelle, NY
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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
New Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 11.5). Carson leads in average commute (27.6 min vs 32.5 min). New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | New Rochelle, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 67.2 (#1455) |
| Population | 91,139 | 83,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $964,313 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $100,542 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 32.5 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.3 |
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63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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