Los Altos, CA vs New York City, 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.
Los Altos
67.9
#1370 nationally
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Los Altos leads in median household income ($250,001 vs $74,694). New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 46). Los Altos leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 41.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Altos, CA | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1370) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 29,990 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $4,601,729 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $250,001 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+40.0 | D+64.8 |
D+
67.9 Score
Los Altos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$4,601,729
Population
29,990
Crime
Low
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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