Alpharetta, GA vs Cliffside Park, 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.
Alpharetta
66.2
#1567 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 22). Cliffside Park leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.8). Alpharetta leads in median household income ($141,402 vs $96,734).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Alpharetta, GA | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1567) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 67,056 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,997 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $141,402 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 27.5 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+3.4 |
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66.2 Score
Alpharetta, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,997
Population
67,056
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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C-
70.5 Score
Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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