Mission Viejo, CA vs Secaucus, 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.
Mission Viejo
66.1
#1585 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Mission Viejo leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.2). Secaucus leads in cost of living index (153 vs 190). Mission Viejo leads in average commute (27.3 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mission Viejo, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.1 (#1585) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 90,624 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,216,985 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $136,570 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 27.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 190 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Mission Viejo has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.1 Score
Mission Viejo, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,216,985
Population
90,624
Crime
Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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