Ferndale, MI vs Secaucus, 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.
Ferndale
82.8
#19 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Ferndale leads in cost of living index (99 vs 153). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $86,120). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ferndale, MI | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.8 (#19) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 19,083 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $254,401 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $86,120 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Ferndale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
B-
82.8 Score
Ferndale, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$254,401
Population
19,083
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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