Hackensack, NJ vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 41). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 45,736 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+2.1 |
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
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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