Placentia, CA vs Yonkers, 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.
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 50). Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $78,208). Yonkers leads in cost of living index (142 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Placentia, CA | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.2 (#1868) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 52,192 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,113,465 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $106,155 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 9.8 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 174 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+26.3 |
D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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D
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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