Novato, CA 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.
Novato
61.2
#1914 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 193). Novato leads in median household income ($110,948 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 6.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Novato, CA | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.2 (#1914) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 51,722 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,078,032 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $110,948 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 29.5 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 6.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 193 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+63.9 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Novato has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.2 Score
Novato, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,078,032
Population
51,722
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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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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