Fort Lee, NJ vs San Jose, 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 Jose
63
#1807 nationally
Fort Lee leads in walk score (77 vs 51). Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 198). San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $101,573).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 39,700 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+40.0 |
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
63 Score
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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