Montclair, CA vs Perth Amboy, 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.

Montclair

60.8

#1923 nationally

vs

Perth Amboy

66.9

#1490 nationally

Perth Amboy leads in crime level (10.7 vs 17.6). Montclair leads in median household income ($72,789 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 57).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Montclair, CA Perth Amboy, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 60.8 (#1923) 66.9 (#1490)
Population 37,545 55,249
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $661,144 $504,481
Median Household Income $72,789 $56,239
Average Commute 31.3 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 57 73
Crime Level 17.6 10.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 139 122
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.1 D+8.0