Laguna Beach, CA vs Palisades Park, 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.
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Palisades Park
69.7
#1176 nationally
Palisades Park leads in crime level (0.7 vs 4.6). Palisades Park leads in walk score (81 vs 43). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $93,250).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Beach, CA | Palisades Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1701) | 69.7 (#1176) |
| Population | 22,332 | 20,102 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,056,376 | $1,015,171 |
| Median Household Income | $141,875 | $93,250 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 32.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 81 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 0.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 161 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
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64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D+
69.7 Score
Palisades Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,015,171
Population
20,102
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
81
Northeast
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