Benicia, CA vs Fort Lee, 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 34). Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 168). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $101,573).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Fort Lee, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 71.1 (#1021) |
| Population | 26,429 | 39,700 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $604,159 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $101,573 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 37.1 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+3.4 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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