Ontario, 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.
Ontario
63.8
#1740 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.5). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $78,070). Ontario leads in average commute (31.3 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ontario, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1740) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 182,457 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $671,649 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $78,070 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.5 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 143 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.1 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Ontario has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.8 Score
Ontario, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$671,649
Population
182,457
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
48
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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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