Carteret, NJ vs Union City, GA
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
Union City
69.3
#1236 nationally
Carteret leads in walk score (56 vs 9). Carteret leads in median household income ($79,049 vs $46,696). Union City leads in cost of living index (96 vs 125).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carteret, NJ | Union City, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66 (#1591) | 69.3 (#1236) |
| Population | 25,281 | 27,832 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $567,711 | $233,661 |
| Median Household Income | $79,049 | $46,696 |
| Average Commute | 32 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 96 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+44.9 |
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
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D+
69.3 Score
Union City, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$233,661
Population
27,832
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
9
Southeast
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