Hackensack, NJ vs Temple City, 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
Temple City
61.6
#1902 nationally
Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 180). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 57). Temple City leads in median household income ($95,263 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Temple City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 61.6 (#1902) |
| Population | 45,736 | 34,854 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $1,092,483 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $95,263 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 32.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 180 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
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-
61.6 Score
Temple City, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,092,483
Population
34,854
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
57
Pacific
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