Clifton, NJ vs New Braunfels, 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
New Braunfels
73.1
#792 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 25). New Braunfels leads in cost of living index (108 vs 133). Clifton leads in median household income ($94,179 vs $85,827).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | New Braunfels, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 73.1 (#792) |
| Population | 88,461 | 110,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $351,190 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $85,827 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+45.5 |
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
73.1 Score
New Braunfels, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$351,190
Population
110,958
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
25
Southwest
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