Fort Lee, NJ vs San Carlos, 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
San Carlos
66.8
#1504 nationally
San Carlos leads in median household income ($219,413 vs $101,573). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 47). Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 5.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | San Carlos, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 66.8 (#1504) |
| Population | 39,700 | 28,862 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $2,457,746 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $219,413 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 5.8 |
| 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+50.3 |
C-
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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D
66.8 Score
San Carlos, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,457,746
Population
28,862
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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