New Rochelle, NY vs Sacramento, 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.
New Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
Sacramento
66.2
#1576 nationally
New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 47). New Rochelle leads in median household income ($100,542 vs $73,924). Sacramento leads in cost of living index (123 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Rochelle, NY | Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1455) | 66.2 (#1576) |
| Population | 83,742 | 528,001 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $964,313 | $480,488 |
| Median Household Income | $100,542 | $73,924 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 26.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+19.7 |
D+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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D
66.2 Score
Sacramento, CA
California's capital with farm-to-fork pride
Median Home
$480,488
Population
528,001
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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