Lindenwold, NJ vs Madera, CA
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.
Lindenwold
70
#1144 nationally
Madera
65.3
#1641 nationally
Lindenwold leads in cost of living index (102 vs 119). Madera leads in median household income ($61,626 vs $53,645). Madera leads in walk score (42 vs 40).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lindenwold, NJ | Madera, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70 (#1144) | 65.3 (#1641) |
| Population | 21,685 | 68,079 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $276,054 | $426,523 |
| Median Household Income | $53,645 | $61,626 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 28.3 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 11.0 | 10.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 102 | 119 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | R+20.8 |
C-
70 Score
Lindenwold, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$276,054
Population
21,685
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
40
Northeast
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D
65.3 Score
Madera, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$426,523
Population
68,079
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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