Millville, NJ vs Modesto, 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.
Millville
72.5
#880 nationally
Modesto
64.2
#1712 nationally
Modesto leads in walk score (48 vs 28). Millville leads in crime level (12.4 vs 18.0). Millville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Millville, NJ | Modesto, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.5 (#880) | 64.2 (#1712) |
| Population | 27,358 | 218,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,332 | $447,153 |
| Median Household Income | $65,279 | $73,375 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 29.4 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 18.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.8 | R+11.0 |
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72.5 Score
Millville, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$262,332
Population
27,358
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
28
Northeast
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64.2 Score
Modesto, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$447,153
Population
218,915
Crime
High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
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