Pflugerville, TX vs Rutherford, 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.
Pflugerville
74.4
#600 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.3). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 23). Pflugerville leads in cost of living index (111 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pflugerville, TX | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.4 (#600) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 65,301 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $373,188 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $111,151 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 23 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.3 | D+3.4 |
C
74.4 Score
Pflugerville, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$373,188
Population
65,301
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
23
Southwest
View Pflugerville, TX →
C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
View Rutherford, NJ →
Try a different matchup
Swap Pflugerville for: