Napa, CA vs Poughkeepsie, 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.
Napa
65.1
#1651 nationally
Napa leads in crime level (7.9 vs 17.6). Napa leads in median household income ($100,273 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Napa, CA | Poughkeepsie, NY |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 77,492 | 31,772 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $873,489 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $100,273 | $53,875 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 25 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 61 |
| Crime Level | 7.9 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+34.9 | D+5.4 |
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65.1 Score
Napa, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$873,489
Population
77,492
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Pacific
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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