Bridgeton, NJ vs Cicero, IL
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.
Bridgeton
66.5
#1533 nationally
Cicero
75.8
#413 nationally
Cicero leads in crime level (9.5 vs 25.2). Cicero leads in walk score (75 vs 39). Cicero leads in median household income ($64,325 vs $44,440).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bridgeton, NJ | Cicero, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1533) | 75.8 (#413) |
| Population | 26,763 | 81,004 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $258,523 | $280,032 |
| Median Household Income | $44,440 | $64,325 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 75 |
| Crime Level | 25.2 | 9.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 100 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.8 | D+42.0 |
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66.5 Score
Bridgeton, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$258,523
Population
26,763
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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75.8 Score
Cicero, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$280,032
Population
81,004
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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