Hackensack, NJ vs Maywood, 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

vs

Maywood

62.2

#1867 nationally

Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 15.8). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $57,615). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 140).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hackensack, NJ Maywood, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1135) 62.2 (#1867)
Population 45,736 23,824
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $473,422 $654,269
Median Household Income $79,133 $57,615
Average Commute 29.1 min 30 min
Walk Score 73 80
Crime Level 6.8 15.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 140
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+32.9