Burlingame, CA 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $96,734). Cliffside Park leads in crime level (3.5 vs 5.0). Burlingame leads in average commute (31.5 min vs 37.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 29,910 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+3.4 |
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66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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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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