Cliffside Park, NJ vs Katy, TX
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.
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in crime level (3.5 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 145). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 37.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cliffside Park, NJ | Katy, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1093) | 72.3 (#905) |
| Population | 25,570 | 26,360 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $637,178 | $337,000 |
| Median Household Income | $96,734 | $114,917 |
| Average Commute | 37.8 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+1.6 |
Data coverage note: Katy is missing data for 1 metric that Cliffside Park has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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70.5 Score
Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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