Bakersfield, CA 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.

Bakersfield

66.5

#1531 nationally

vs

Hackensack

70.1

#1135 nationally

Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 15.2). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 37). Bakersfield leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 29.1 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Bakersfield, CA Hackensack, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 66.5 (#1531) 70.1 (#1135)
Population 413,381 45,736
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $391,030 $473,422
Median Household Income $73,827 $79,133
Average Commute 23.6 min 29.1 min
Walk Score 37 73
Crime Level 15.2 6.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 123 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+21.1 D+3.4