New York City, NY vs Patterson, 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 York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Patterson
63.1
#1799 nationally
New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 42). Patterson leads in cost of living index (132 vs 187). Patterson leads in median household income ($86,031 vs $74,694).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New York City, NY | Patterson, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1851) | 63.1 (#1799) |
| Population | 8,258,035 | 25,063 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $832,934 | $508,049 |
| Median Household Income | $74,694 | $86,031 |
| Average Commute | 41.2 min | 43.9 min |
| Walk Score | 89 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 7.5 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 187 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | R+11.0 |
D-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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D
63.1 Score
Patterson, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$508,049
Population
25,063
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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