Foster City, CA vs Linden, NJ
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.
Foster City
63.9
#1730 nationally
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Foster City leads in crime level (1.9 vs 7.2). Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 276). Foster City leads in median household income ($191,267 vs $86,801).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Foster City, CA | Linden, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1730) | 67.6 (#1401) |
| Population | 32,180 | 43,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,863,228 | $553,705 |
| Median Household Income | $191,267 | $86,801 |
| Average Commute | 32.4 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 1.9 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 276 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+24.2 |
D
63.9 Score
Foster City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,863,228
Population
32,180
Crime
Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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D+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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