New Rochelle, NY vs South Gate, 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
South Gate
62.6
#1845 nationally
New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 14.4). New Rochelle leads in median household income ($100,542 vs $67,188). South Gate leads in cost of living index (144 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Rochelle, NY | South Gate, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1455) | 62.6 (#1845) |
| Population | 83,742 | 90,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $964,313 | $702,198 |
| Median Household Income | $100,542 | $67,188 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 14.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+32.9 |
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-
62.6 Score
South Gate, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$702,198
Population
90,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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