Fort Lee, NJ vs Santa Clara, 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
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Fort Lee leads in cost of living index (135 vs 241). Santa Clara leads in median household income ($165,352 vs $101,573). Santa Clara leads in average commute (23.6 min vs 37.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fort Lee, NJ | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.1 (#1021) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 39,700 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $604,159 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $101,573 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 3.6 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 241 |
| 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
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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