Kingston, NY vs Turlock, 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.
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Kingston leads in crime level (9.6 vs 13.0). Kingston leads in cost of living index (108 vs 130). Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $62,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kingston, NY | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 23,777 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $62,071 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 22.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 54 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 9.6 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+18.7 | R+11.0 |
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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
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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