Hackensack, NJ vs West Hollywood, 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
West Hollywood
62.7
#1836 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 24.2). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 183). West Hollywood leads in walk score (91 vs 73).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | West Hollywood, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 62.7 (#1836) |
| Population | 45,736 | 34,349 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $997,070 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $89,034 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 26.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 91 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 24.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 183 |
| 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-
62.7 Score
West Hollywood, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$997,070
Population
34,349
Crime
High
Walk Score
91
Pacific
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