Laguna Niguel, CA vs Linden, 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 Niguel
64.5
#1689 nationally
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Laguna Niguel leads in crime level (3.5 vs 7.2). Linden leads in walk score (63 vs 33). Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 204).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Niguel, CA | Linden, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.5 (#1689) | 67.6 (#1401) |
| Population | 62,899 | 43,950 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,494,001 | $553,705 |
| Median Household Income | $135,822 | $86,801 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 3.5 | 7.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 204 | 125 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+24.2 |
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64.5 Score
Laguna Niguel, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,494,001
Population
62,899
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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D+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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