Cliffside Park, NJ vs San Jose, CA
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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 51). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $96,734). Cliffside Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 198).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cliffside Park, NJ | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1093) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 25,570 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $637,178 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $96,734 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 37.8 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+40.0 |
C-
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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D
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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