Rahway, NJ vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.
Rahway
69.3
#1231 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rahway leads in crime level (4.9 vs 8.0). Rahway leads in walk score (61 vs 41). Rahway leads in cost of living index (120 vs 159).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rahway, NJ | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1231) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 29,813 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $543,122 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $86,557 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | R+2.1 |
D+
69.3 Score
Rahway, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$543,122
Population
29,813
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
61
Northeast
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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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