Alhambra, CA vs Roselle, 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
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 169). Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.2). Alhambra leads in average commute (30.1 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alhambra, CA | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1735) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 79,776 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $927,695 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $80,234 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 30.1 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 169 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Alhambra has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
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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63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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