Clifton, NJ vs Mission Viejo, 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
Mission Viejo
66.1
#1585 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 36). Mission Viejo leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.5). Mission Viejo leads in median household income ($136,570 vs $94,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Mission Viejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 66.1 (#1585) |
| Population | 88,461 | 90,624 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $1,216,985 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $136,570 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 27.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 36 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 2.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 190 |
| 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
66.1 Score
Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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