Clifton, NJ vs Montclair, 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
Montclair
60.8
#1923 nationally
Clifton leads in crime level (4.5 vs 17.6). Clifton leads in median household income ($94,179 vs $72,789). Clifton leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 31.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Montclair, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 60.8 (#1923) |
| Population | 88,461 | 37,545 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $661,144 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $72,789 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 17.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 139 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+2.1 |
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-
60.8 Score
Montclair, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$661,144
Population
37,545
Crime
High
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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