Cliffside Park, NJ vs Santa Ana, 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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 55). Santa Ana leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 37.8 min). Cliffside Park leads in median household income ($96,734 vs $72,458).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cliffside Park, NJ | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1093) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 25,570 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $637,178 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $96,734 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 37.8 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
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
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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