Hackensack, NJ vs Long Beach, 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
Long Beach
62.3
#1863 nationally
Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $69,471). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 142). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 67).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Long Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 62.3 (#1863) |
| Population | 45,736 | 466,742 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $860,012 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $69,471 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 142 |
| 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-
62.3 Score
Long Beach, CA
Aquatic playground of Southern California
Median Home
$860,012
Population
466,742
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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