Baldwin Park, CA vs Perth Amboy, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Baldwin Park
62.1
#1872 nationally
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Baldwin Park leads in median household income ($76,002 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 55). Perth Amboy leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 30.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Baldwin Park, CA | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.1 (#1872) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 68,806 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $722,278 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $76,002 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 30.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.1 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
D-
62.1 Score
Baldwin Park, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$722,278
Population
68,806
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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