New Rochelle, NY vs Vacaville, 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
Vacaville
66.1
#1590 nationally
New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 8.0). New Rochelle leads in walk score (64 vs 36). Vacaville leads in average commute (28.9 min vs 32.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Rochelle, NY | Vacaville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1455) | 66.1 (#1590) |
| Population | 83,742 | 102,526 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $964,313 | $607,747 |
| Median Household Income | $100,542 | $106,764 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 151 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+23.0 |
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
66.1 Score
Vacaville, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$607,747
Population
102,526
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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