Katy, TX vs Secaucus, 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.
Katy
72.3
#905 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.2). Katy leads in cost of living index (105 vs 153). Katy leads in average commute (29.4 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Katy, TX | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.3 (#905) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 26,360 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,000 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $114,917 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 105 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.6 | D+28.1 |
C-
72.3 Score
Katy, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$337,000
Population
26,360
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,917
Southwest
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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