Hawthorne, NJ vs Shoreline, WA

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.

Hawthorne

73.4

#739 nationally

vs

Shoreline

66.6

#1527 nationally

Hawthorne leads in crime level (0.7 vs 5.8). Hawthorne leads in cost of living index (140 vs 160). Hawthorne leads in average commute (25.8 min vs 28.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Hawthorne, NJ Shoreline, WA
WhereAtHome Score 73.4 (#739) 66.6 (#1527)
Population 19,496 61,353
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $651,326 $803,451
Median Household Income $105,168 $106,184
Average Commute 25.8 min 28.9 min
Walk Score 54 50
Crime Level 0.7 5.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 140 160
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.9 D+51.7