Pomona, CA vs Troy, 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.
Pomona
59.7
#1945 nationally
Troy
71.8
#959 nationally
Troy leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 32.1 min). Troy leads in crime level (12.9 vs 19.6). Troy leads in cost of living index (102 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pomona, CA | Troy, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.7 (#1945) | 71.8 (#959) |
| Population | 145,502 | 50,607 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $690,689 | $303,151 |
| Median Household Income | $73,515 | $54,837 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 19.6 | 12.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+25.8 |
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59.7 Score
Pomona, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$690,689
Population
145,502
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
Pacific
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71.8 Score
Troy, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$303,151
Population
50,607
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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