Poughkeepsie, NY vs Whittier, 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.
Whittier
61.9
#1886 nationally
Whittier leads in median household income ($89,686 vs $53,875). Poughkeepsie leads in cost of living index (111 vs 165). Poughkeepsie leads in average commute (25 min vs 33 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Poughkeepsie, NY | Whittier, CA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 31,772 | 84,143 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $826,386 |
| Median Household Income | $53,875 | $89,686 |
| Average Commute | 25 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 17.6 | 13.4 |
| 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-
61.9 Score
Whittier, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$826,386
Population
84,143
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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