Folsom, CA vs Yonkers, 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.
Folsom
67.8
#1378 nationally
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 31). Folsom leads in median household income ($134,935 vs $78,208). Folsom leads in crime level (5.0 vs 8.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Folsom, CA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1378) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 84,782 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $763,818 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $134,935 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 165 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.7 | D+26.3 |
D+
67.8 Score
Folsom, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$763,818
Population
84,782
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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