Laguna Beach, CA 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.
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Laguna Beach leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 33.9 min). Laguna Beach leads in median household income ($141,875 vs $129,348). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Beach, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1701) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 22,332 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,056,376 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $141,875 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Laguna Beach has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
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
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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