Santa Ana, CA vs Schenectady, 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.
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Schenectady
69.2
#1244 nationally
Schenectady leads in cost of living index (99 vs 138). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $54,650). Schenectady leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 26.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Ana, CA | Schenectady, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1759) | 69.2 (#1244) |
| Population | 310,227 | 68,544 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $869,263 | $336,283 |
| Median Household Income | $72,458 | $54,650 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 62 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 17.7 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 138 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+10.8 |
D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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D+
69.2 Score
Schenectady, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$336,283
Population
68,544
Crime
High
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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