Hackensack, NJ vs Maricopa, AZ
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
Maricopa
67.6
#1402 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 13). Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 38.3 min). Maricopa leads in cost of living index (111 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Maricopa, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 67.6 (#1402) |
| Population | 45,736 | 71,022 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $344,261 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $88,795 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 38.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+22.1 |
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+
67.6 Score
Maricopa, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$344,261
Population
71,022
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
13
Southwest
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