Head-to-Head · City Comparison
New York, NY
VS
Westminster, CA
🏆 Westminster leads 12 of 23 categories
New York
New York
11
wins
Cost of Living Index
112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper
Median Household Income
$76,607
Violent Crime Index
177⚠ High
Population
8,622,467 ✓ Larger
Westminster
California
12
wins
Cost of Living Index
115.5⚠ High
Median Household Income
$80,271 ✓ Higher
Violent Crime Index
115⚠ High ✓ Safer
Population
90,638
Pros & Cons
Auto-generated from official data — head-to-head differences and gaps vs the national average.
New York, NY
Pros
Rent averages $263/mo less ($1,714 vs $1,977)
More college-educated — 40.2% hold a bachelor's or higher
Homes cost $45k less ($732,100 vs $777,100)
Smaller class sizes — 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio
3% cheaper overall cost of living than Westminster
Cons
Violent crime (671.0/100k) is above the U.S. average of 380
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 112.5)
Longer commutes — 41.1 min average each way
Median income trails Westminster by $3,664/yr
Westminster, CA
Pros
35% less violent crime than New York
Commutes run 13 min shorter each way
Milder winters — January highs near 69°F vs 40°F
Households earn $3,664 more per year on average
Cons
Living costs are well above the U.S. average (index 115.5)
Higher rents — median is $1,977/mo
Property crime (2498.1/100k) runs high vs the U.S. average
Pricier housing — median home is $777,100
Key Differences at a Glance
New York
Cost of Living
3% cheaper
COL index 112.5 vs 115.5 (100 = US avg)
New York
Median Home Value
$45k less
$732,100 vs $777,100
Westminster
Median Income
$3,664
$80,271 vs $76,607/yr
Westminster
Violent Crime
35% lower
436.2 vs 671.0 per 100k
Full Data Comparison
| Metric | New York, NY | Westminster, CA |
|---|---|---|
| 💰 Cost of Living | ||
| Cost of Living Index National avg = 100 · lower = cheaper | 112.5⚠ High ✓ Cheaper | 115.5⚠ High |
| Median Home Value | $732,100⚠ High ✓ Lower | $777,100⚠ High |
| Median Monthly Rent | $1,714⚠ High ✓ Lower | $1,977⚠ High |
| 📈 Income & Economy | ||
| Median Household Income | $76,607 | $80,271 ✓ Higher |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.6%⚠ High | 7.5%⚠ High ✓ Lower |
| Avg Commute Minutes each way | 41.1 min⚠ High | 28.0 min⚠ High ✓ Shorter |
| Work From Home % | 13.0% ✓ Higher | 9.0% |
| 🔒 Safety | ||
| Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer · 60% violent / 40% property | 151⚠ High | 116⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Violent Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 177⚠ High | 115⚠ High ✓ Safer |
| Property Crime Index 100 = national avg · lower = safer | 113⚠ High ✓ Safer | 119⚠ High |
| 🎓 Education | ||
| School Quality 100 = national avg · grad rate, staffing & attainment | B+ (108) ✓ Better | C- (72) |
| Student-Teacher Ratio Lower = smaller classes | 12.8:1 ✓ Smaller | 22.8:1 |
| Bachelor's Degree or Higher | 40.2% ✓ Higher | 26.0% |
| High School or Higher | 83.3% ✓ Higher | 77.5% |
| School District Name only — no quality rating available | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT # 2 | Westminster |
| 🌤 Weather | ||
| Avg High — January | 39.7°F | 69.3°F ✓ Warmer |
| Avg High — July | 84.8°F ✓ Warmer | 82.5°F |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.1" | 12.5" ✓ Drier |
| Annual Snowfall | 24.5" | 0.0" ✓ Less |
| 👥 Demographics | ||
| Population | 8,622,467 ✓ Larger | 90,638 |
| Median Age | 37.5 | 41.6 ✓ Older |
| Homeownership Rate | 32.9% | 52.4% ✓ Higher |
| Under 18 | 20.6% | 21.2% ✓ More |
| Over 65 | 15.5% | 17.3% ✓ More |
Frequently Asked Questions
New York's cost of living index is 112.5 vs Westminster's 115.5 (US average = 100).
New York is 3% less expensive overall.
Based on the 23 decided categories above, Westminster leads 12 of 23 categories. New York wins 11 and Westminster wins 12. The right choice depends on your priorities — use the Pros & Cons and full table above to weigh what matters to you.
Whether you're moving from New York to Westminster or relocating the other way, focus on the biggest gaps: housing ($732,100 vs $777,100 median home), income ($76,607 vs $80,271), safety, and schools — all covered in the full table above.
New York, NY and Westminster, CA are about 2,445 miles apart (straight-line distance). Driving distance will be longer depending on the route.