Bergenfield, NJ vs Santa Paula, CA
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.
Bergenfield
73.3
#751 nationally
Santa Paula
64.8
#1675 nationally
Bergenfield leads in crime level (1.3 vs 9.0). Bergenfield leads in median household income ($121,738 vs $72,014). Santa Paula leads in average commute (28 min vs 33.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bergenfield, NJ | Santa Paula, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#751) | 64.8 (#1675) |
| Population | 28,274 | 31,792 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $651,416 | $719,395 |
| Median Household Income | $121,738 | $72,014 |
| Average Commute | 33.8 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 59 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 9.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+15.1 |
C
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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D
64.8 Score
Santa Paula, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$719,395
Population
31,792
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Pacific
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