Poughkeepsie, NY vs Turlock, 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.
Turlock
66.1
#1589 nationally
Turlock leads in median household income ($74,559 vs $53,875). Turlock leads in crime level (13.0 vs 17.6). Poughkeepsie leads in walk score (61 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Turlock, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 72,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $485,596 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $74,559 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 13.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.4 | R+11.0 |
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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
66.1 Score
Turlock, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$485,596
Population
72,100
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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