Burbank, IL vs Garfield, 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.
Burbank
75.4
#459 nationally
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Garfield leads in walk score (77 vs 59). Burbank leads in cost of living index (105 vs 131). Garfield leads in average commute (27.8 min vs 33.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burbank, IL | Garfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.4 (#459) | 69.8 (#1167) |
| Population | 28,164 | 32,456 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $316,257 | $592,866 |
| Median Household Income | $81,060 | $72,026 |
| Average Commute | 33.2 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 77 |
| Crime Level | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
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75.4 Score
Burbank, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,257
Population
28,164
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
59
Midwest
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D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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