Boston, MA 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.
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Boston leads in average commute (30.2 min vs 37.8 min). Cliffside Park leads in median household income ($96,734 vs $81,744). Cliffside Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Boston, MA | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.2 (#1568) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 684,379 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $787,763 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $81,744 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 30.2 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 83 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 7.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+52.5 | D+3.4 |
D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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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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