Kingston, NY vs La Quinta, CA
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.
La Quinta
64.8
#1673 nationally
Kingston leads in walk score (54 vs 22). La Quinta leads in crime level (4.9 vs 9.6). La Quinta leads in median household income ($92,776 vs $62,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | La Quinta, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 39,081 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $741,874 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $92,776 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 22 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Kingston, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
23,777
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
Median Income
$62,071
Northeast
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64.8 Score
La Quinta, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$741,874
Population
39,081
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Pacific
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