Burlingame, CA vs Ridgewood, 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
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 5.0). Burlingame leads in walk score (70 vs 42). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $165,940).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 29,910 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+3.4 |
D
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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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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