Englewood, NJ vs Ruston, LA
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.
Englewood
66.9
#1483 nationally
Ruston
72.3
#911 nationally
Englewood leads in median household income ($93,134 vs $32,877). Englewood leads in walk score (59 vs 25). Ruston leads in average commute (13.9 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Englewood, NJ | Ruston, LA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1483) | 72.3 (#911) |
| Population | 29,624 | 22,233 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $636,712 | $229,937 |
| Median Household Income | $93,134 | $32,877 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 13.9 min |
| Walk Score | 59 | 25 |
| Crime Level | 6.3 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+25.4 |
D
66.9 Score
Englewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$636,712
Population
29,624
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
59
Northeast
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72.3 Score
Ruston, LA
Small Louisiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,937
Population
22,233
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
25
Southeast
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