Clifton, NJ vs Richmond, 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

vs

Richmond

60.3

#1940 nationally

Clifton leads in crime level (4.5 vs 25.3). Clifton leads in average commute (28.6 min vs 34.6 min). Clifton leads in cost of living index (133 vs 155).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Clifton, NJ Richmond, CA
WhereAtHome Score 69.5 (#1194) 60.3 (#1940)
Population 88,461 114,106
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $618,464 $610,065
Median Household Income $94,179 $86,618
Average Commute 28.6 min 34.6 min
Walk Score 62 59
Crime Level 4.5 25.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 133 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.9 D+38.0