Hackensack, NJ vs Lynnwood, WA

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

vs

Lynnwood

63.5

#1764 nationally

Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 54). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $72,241). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 138).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hackensack, NJ Lynnwood, WA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1135) 63.5 (#1764)
Population 45,736 43,867
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $473,422 $760,273
Median Household Income $79,133 $72,241
Average Commute 29.1 min 30 min
Walk Score 73 54
Crime Level 6.8 7.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 138
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+19.0