El Cerrito, CA vs Sayreville, NJ
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.
El Cerrito
61.4
#1907 nationally
Sayreville
65.1
#1653 nationally
El Cerrito leads in walk score (67 vs 31). Sayreville leads in crime level (6.4 vs 13.1). Sayreville leads in cost of living index (125 vs 202).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Cerrito, CA | Sayreville, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1907) | 65.1 (#1653) |
| Population | 25,552 | 45,496 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,149,856 | $541,415 |
| Median Household Income | $120,414 | $95,250 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 33.6 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 13.1 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+8.0 |
D-
61.4 Score
El Cerrito, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,149,856
Population
25,552
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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D
65.1 Score
Sayreville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$541,415
Population
45,496
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Northeast
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