Fort Lee, NJ vs San Dimas, 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 Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Fort Lee leads in crime level (3.6 vs 7.7). Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 37). Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 166).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 39,700 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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