Hackensack, NJ vs Placentia, 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
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 50). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 9.8). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 45,736 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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