East Orange, NJ vs Modesto, 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.
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
East Orange leads in walk score (70 vs 48). East Orange leads in crime level (13.3 vs 18.0). Modesto leads in median household income ($73,375 vs $58,659).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | East Orange, NJ | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1658) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 69,556 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $481,308 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $58,659 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+44.9 | R+11.0 |
D
65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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D
64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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