Norwood, OH vs Roselle, 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.
Norwood
78.5
#176 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Norwood leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 32.2 min). Roselle leads in median household income ($75,264 vs $58,095). Norwood leads in cost of living index (91 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Norwood, OH | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.5 (#176) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 19,046 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $249,545 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $58,095 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Norwood has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C+
78.5 Score
Norwood, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$249,545
Population
19,046
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Midwest
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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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