Fort Lee, NJ vs Laguna Beach, 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.
Fort Lee
71.1
#1021 nationally
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 43). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $101,573). Laguna Beach leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Laguna Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 64.3 (#1701) |
| Population | 39,700 | 22,332 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $3,056,376 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $141,875 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 27.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 4.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | N/A |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
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71.1 Score
Fort Lee, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$604,159
Population
39,700
Crime
Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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