Kernersville, NC 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.
Kernersville
70.8
#1057 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $66,151). Kernersville leads in cost of living index (100 vs 153). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 6.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kernersville, NC | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.8 (#1057) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 28,016 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $323,709 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $66,151 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 23 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 20 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Kernersville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.8 Score
Kernersville, NC
Small North Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$323,709
Population
28,016
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
20
Southeast
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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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