Cedar Park, TX 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 2.6). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $118,903). Ridgewood leads in walk score (42 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 77,516 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+3.4 |
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73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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