Cliffside Park, NJ vs Yorba Linda, 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
Yorba Linda
63.6
#1762 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 28). Yorba Linda leads in median household income ($148,325 vs $96,734). Cliffside Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cliffside Park, NJ | Yorba Linda, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.5 (#1093) | 63.6 (#1762) |
| Population | 25,570 | 66,147 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $637,178 | $1,407,941 |
| Median Household Income | $96,734 | $148,325 |
| Average Commute | 37.8 min | 32.1 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 204 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
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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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D
63.6 Score
Yorba Linda, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,407,941
Population
66,147
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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