Novi, MI 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.
Novi
72.7
#848 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Novi leads in crime level (2.7 vs 4.2). Novi leads in average commute (25.5 min vs 33.9 min). Novi leads in cost of living index (117 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Novi, MI | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.7 (#848) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 66,314 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,952 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $110,588 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 25.5 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Novi has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
72.7 Score
Novi, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$475,952
Population
66,314
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
Midwest
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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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