Kingston, NY vs Lodi, 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.
Lodi
65.2
#1645 nationally
Kingston leads in crime level (9.6 vs 16.7). Lodi leads in median household income ($78,468 vs $62,071). Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 132).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Lodi, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 67,679 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $515,002 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $78,468 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 16.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | R+0.9 |
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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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D
65.2 Score
Lodi, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$515,002
Population
67,679
Crime
High
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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