Hackensack, NJ vs West Mifflin, PA
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 Mifflin
77.3
#264 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 24). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 10.4). West Mifflin leads in cost of living index (89 vs 126).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | West Mifflin, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 77.3 (#264) |
| Population | 45,736 | 18,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $161,655 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $64,314 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 10.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+20.3 |
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
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C+
77.3 Score
West Mifflin, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$161,655
Population
18,916
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
24
Northeast
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