Alhambra, CA vs Camden, NJ
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.
Alhambra
63.8
#1735 nationally
Camden
74.3
#607 nationally
Alhambra leads in crime level (6.2 vs 37.8). Alhambra leads in median household income ($80,234 vs $36,258). Camden leads in cost of living index (96 vs 169).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Camden, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 74.3 (#607) |
| Population | 79,776 | 71,100 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $146,599 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $36,258 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 37.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+27.4 |
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63.8 Score
Alhambra, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$927,695
Population
79,776
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Pacific
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74.3 Score
Camden, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$146,599
Population
71,100
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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