Mount Vernon, NY vs San Leandro, 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.
Mount Vernon
63.8
#1739 nationally
San Leandro
60.8
#1925 nationally
Mount Vernon leads in cost of living index (133 vs 173). San Leandro leads in median household income ($97,141 vs $75,511). San Leandro leads in average commute (32.6 min vs 36.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mount Vernon, NY | San Leandro, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1739) | 60.8 (#1925) |
| Population | 71,168 | 85,784 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $581,799 | $805,034 |
| Median Household Income | $75,511 | $97,141 |
| Average Commute | 36.9 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 14.9 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+53.6 |
D
63.8 Score
Mount Vernon, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$581,799
Population
71,168
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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D-
60.8 Score
San Leandro, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$805,034
Population
85,784
Crime
High
Walk Score
65
Pacific
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