Hackensack, NJ vs Lomita, 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.
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Lomita
65.1
#1650 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 9.7). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 171). Lomita leads in median household income ($87,717 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Lomita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 65.1 (#1650) |
| Population | 45,736 | 19,782 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $913,537 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $87,717 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 9.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 171 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
C-
70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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D
65.1 Score
Lomita, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$913,537
Population
19,782
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Pacific
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