Apex, NC vs Secaucus, 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.
Apex
70.6
#1082 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Apex leads in average commute (23.9 min vs 33.9 min). Apex leads in cost of living index (122 vs 153). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Apex, NC | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.6 (#1082) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 72,225 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $601,962 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $129,688 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Apex has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.6 Score
Apex, NC
North Carolina community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$601,962
Population
72,225
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
26
Southeast
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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