Clifton, NJ vs Kyle, TX
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
Kyle
72
#936 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 17). Clifton leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 37.3 min). Kyle leads in cost of living index (107 vs 133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Kyle, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 72 (#936) |
| Population | 88,461 | 62,548 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $299,223 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $85,199 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 37.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 17 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 5.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+5.6 |
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 Score
Kyle, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$299,223
Population
62,548
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
17
Southwest
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