Cary, NC vs Point Pleasant, 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.
Cary
72.1
#924 nationally
Point Pleasant
68.5
#1314 nationally
Point Pleasant leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Cary leads in average commute (22.8 min vs 30.3 min). Cary leads in median household income ($125,317 vs $106,203).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cary, NC | Point Pleasant, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#924) | 68.5 (#1314) |
| Population | 180,010 | 19,429 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $628,913 | $766,064 |
| Median Household Income | $125,317 | $106,203 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 30.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 2.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.6 | R+36.0 |
C-
72.1 Score
Cary, NC
Mid-size North Carolina city with community character
Median Home
$628,913
Population
180,010
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Southeast
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D+
68.5 Score
Point Pleasant, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,064
Population
19,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
48
Northeast
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