Clifton, NJ vs Gilbert, AZ
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
Gilbert
72.3
#903 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 28). Gilbert leads in cost of living index (112 vs 133). Gilbert leads in median household income ($105,842 vs $94,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Gilbert, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 72.3 (#903) |
| Population | 88,461 | 275,411 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $570,915 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $105,842 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | Very Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+3.5 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Gilbert, AZ
Fastest-growing town turned family haven
Median Home
$570,915
Population
275,411
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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