Rahway, NJ vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Rahway leads in walk score (61 vs 32). Rahway leads in cost of living index (120 vs 197). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $86,557).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rahway, NJ | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.3 (#1231) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 29,813 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $543,122 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $86,557 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 120 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+32.9 |
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
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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