Hackensack, NJ vs Richmond, 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

Richmond

60.3

#1940 nationally

Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 25.3). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 59). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 155).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hackensack, NJ Richmond, CA
WhereAtHome Score 70.1 (#1135) 60.3 (#1940)
Population 45,736 114,106
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $473,422 $610,065
Median Household Income $79,133 $86,618
Average Commute 29.1 min 34.6 min
Walk Score 73 59
Crime Level 6.8 25.3
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 126 155
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+3.4 D+38.0