Linden, NJ vs Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Linden
67.6
#1401 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Linden leads in walk score (63 vs 41). Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $86,801).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Linden, NJ | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1401) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 43,950 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,705 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $86,801 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 125 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | R+2.1 |
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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