Clifton, NJ vs Diamond Bar, 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.
Clifton
69.5
#1194 nationally
Diamond Bar
63.1
#1794 nationally
Diamond Bar leads in crime level (2.1 vs 4.5). Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 30). Clifton leads in cost of living index (133 vs 182).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Diamond Bar, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 63.1 (#1794) |
| Population | 88,461 | 52,041 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $1,027,046 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $106,881 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 34.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 182 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.5 Score
Clifton, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$618,464
Population
88,461
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
62
Northeast
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D
63.1 Score
Diamond Bar, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,027,046
Population
52,041
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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