Austin, TX 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.
Austin
68.3
#1322 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 42). Austin leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 37.8 min). Austin leads in cost of living index (129 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Austin, TX | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1322) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 967,862 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,148 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $91,461 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 26.8 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 83 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+3.4 |
D+
68.3 Score
Austin, TX
Live music capital meets tech innovation
Median Home
$504,148
Population
967,862
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Southwest
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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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