Clifton, NJ vs Laguna Beach, 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
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $94,179). Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 43). Laguna Beach leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 28.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Laguna Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 64.3 (#1701) |
| Population | 88,461 | 22,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $3,056,376 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $141,875 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+2.6 |
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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D
64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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