Garfield, NJ vs Greenfield, 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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 17.3). Greenfield leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 27.8 min). Garfield leads in cost of living index (131 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Greenfield, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 58.7 (#1953) |
| Population | 32,456 | 20,634 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $555,180 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $73,904 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 17.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 135 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+29.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that Garfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
Pacific
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