Independent public-interest economics project serving Westchester County
Compare Communities

Compare Westchester communities

Choose any two communities and compare income, poverty, housing values, commuting, and population without pretending one number defines “better.”

Community A
Community B
Better question

“Which town is richer?” is too simple.

Income, wealth, housing, poverty, transportation, public services, and opportunity can move in different directions.

Level vs burden

A high home value can reflect wealth for owners and a barrier for first-time buyers.

Median vs distribution

A median says where the midpoint is, not how far apart households are.

Price vs affordability

A $700K home can be more or less affordable depending on income, rates, taxes, and financing.