Rahway, NJ vs San Juan Capistrano, 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
San Juan Capistrano
62.8
#1825 nationally
Rahway leads in walk score (61 vs 34). Rahway leads in cost of living index (120 vs 186). San Juan Capistrano leads in median household income ($123,474 vs $86,557).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rahway, NJ | San Juan Capistrano, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1231) | 62.8 (#1825) |
| Population | 29,813 | 34,754 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $543,122 | $1,350,010 |
| Median Household Income | $86,557 | $123,474 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 28 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 186 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+2.6 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,350,010
Population
34,754
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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