Johnston, IA vs Kearny, NJ
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.
Johnston
76
#397 nationally
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Kearny leads in walk score (74 vs 21). Johnston leads in crime level (2.1 vs 6.7). Johnston leads in average commute (18.3 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Johnston, IA | Kearny, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#397) | 67.4 (#1427) |
| Population | 24,640 | 39,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $402,429 | $585,157 |
| Median Household Income | $98,324 | $81,307 |
| Average Commute | 18.3 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 21 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 110 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.9 | D+28.1 |
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76 Score
Johnston, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$402,429
Population
24,640
Crime
Low
Walk Score
21
Midwest
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D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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