Clifton, NJ vs Roselle, IL
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
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Clifton leads in walk score (62 vs 35). Roselle leads in cost of living index (114 vs 133). Roselle leads in median household income ($104,167 vs $94,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Roselle, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 73.3 (#761) |
| Population | 88,461 | 22,508 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $388,468 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $104,167 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 4.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+13.3 |
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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73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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