Loma Linda, CA vs Rutherford, 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.
Loma Linda
65.3
#1640 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 9.4). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $70,685). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Loma Linda, CA | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.3 (#1640) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 25,111 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $642,341 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $70,685 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 9.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+3.4 |
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65.3 Score
Loma Linda, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$642,341
Population
25,111
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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