Germantown, TN vs Secaucus, 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.
Germantown
74
#643 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Germantown leads in average commute (21 min vs 33.9 min). Germantown leads in cost of living index (120 vs 153). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Germantown, TN | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#643) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 40,267 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $490,684 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $140,429 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 21 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 16 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+25.4 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Germantown has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
74 Score
Germantown, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$490,684
Population
40,267
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
16
Southeast
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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