Hackensack, NJ vs Norman, OK
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
Norman
74.5
#584 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 31). Norman leads in cost of living index (97 vs 126). Norman leads in average commute (22.6 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Norman, OK |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 74.5 (#584) |
| Population | 45,736 | 130,046 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $265,617 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $62,849 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 22.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 31 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 97 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+14.9 |
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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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74.5 Score
Norman, OK
Mid-size Oklahoma city with community character
Median Home
$265,617
Population
130,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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