Kingston, NY vs South Pasadena, 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.
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $62,071). South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 9.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 228 |
| 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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63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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