Bend, OR vs Bergenfield, 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.
Bend
67.8
#1376 nationally
Bergenfield
73.3
#751 nationally
Bergenfield leads in crime level (1.3 vs 4.6). Bend leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 33.8 min). Bergenfield leads in walk score (63 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bend, OR | Bergenfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1376) | 73.3 (#751) |
| Population | 104,557 | 28,274 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $732,894 | $651,416 |
| Median Household Income | $82,671 | $121,738 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 134 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.1 | D+3.4 |
D+
67.8 Score
Bend, OR
Mid-size Oregon city with community character
Median Home
$732,894
Population
104,557
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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73.3 Score
Bergenfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,416
Population
28,274
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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