Hackensack, NJ vs West Allis, WI
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
West Allis
76.9
#303 nationally
West Allis leads in average commute (21.1 min vs 29.1 min). West Allis leads in cost of living index (93 vs 126). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $64,888).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | West Allis, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 76.9 (#303) |
| Population | 45,736 | 58,874 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $282,060 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $64,888 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 21.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 60 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 7.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 93 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+38.5 |
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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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76.9 Score
West Allis, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$282,060
Population
58,874
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
60
Midwest
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