Clifton, NJ vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in walk score (89 vs 62). Clifton leads in cost of living index (133 vs 185). Clifton leads in crime level (4.5 vs 6.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Clifton, NJ | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1194) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 88,461 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $618,464 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $94,179 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+39.5 |
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
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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