Atlanta, GA vs Hackensack, 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.
Atlanta
67.4
#1420 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 48). Atlanta leads in cost of living index (109 vs 126). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $69,164).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlanta, GA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1420) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 510,823 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $387,226 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $69,164 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 6.8 |
| School Rating | 5.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | D+3.4 |
D+
67.4 Score
Atlanta, GA
Capital of the New South
Median Home
$387,226
Population
510,823
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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C-
70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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