Carteret, NJ vs Cincinnati, OH
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.
Carteret
66
#1591 nationally
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Carteret leads in median household income ($79,049 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in cost of living index (88 vs 125). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 32 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carteret, NJ | Cincinnati, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1591) | 72.8 (#820) |
| Population | 25,281 | 311,097 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,711 | $251,326 |
| Median Household Income | $79,049 | $46,094 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 88 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+14.9 |
D
66 Score
Carteret, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$567,711
Population
25,281
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
Northeast
View Carteret, NJ →
C-
72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
View Cincinnati, OH →
Try a different matchup
Swap Carteret for: