Poughkeepsie, NY vs Santa Clarita, 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.
Santa Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Santa Clarita leads in crime level (4.5 vs 17.6). Santa Clarita leads in median household income ($116,186 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 35).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | D+32.9 |
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Score
Poughkeepsie, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Population
31,772
Crime
High
Walk Score
61
Median Income
$53,875
Northeast
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D
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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