Perth Amboy, NJ vs San Dimas, CA
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.
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
San Dimas
61.6
#1900 nationally
Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 37). San Dimas leads in median household income ($102,241 vs $56,239). San Dimas leads in crime level (7.7 vs 10.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perth Amboy, NJ | San Dimas, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1490) | 61.6 (#1900) |
| Population | 55,249 | 33,105 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,481 | $922,772 |
| Median Household Income | $56,239 | $102,241 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 31.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 7.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 166 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+32.9 |
D
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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D-
61.6 Score
San Dimas, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$922,772
Population
33,105
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
37
Pacific
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