Cliffside Park, NJ vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 32). Cliffside Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $96,734).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cliffside Park, NJ | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1093) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 25,570 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $637,178 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $96,734 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 37.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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