Belleville, IL 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.
Belleville
79.5
#117 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in crime level (3.5 vs 14.6). Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 39). Belleville leads in cost of living index (88 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belleville, IL | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#117) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 40,726 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,506 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $60,573 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.9 | D+3.4 |
C+
79.5 Score
Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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