Rancho Palos Verdes, CA vs Ridgewood, 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.
Rancho Palos Verdes
61.8
#1890 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 2.5). Ridgewood leads in walk score (42 vs 28). Ridgewood leads in cost of living index (181 vs 242).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rancho Palos Verdes, CA | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.8 (#1890) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 39,980 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,827,501 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $166,747 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 33.3 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 242 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+3.4 |
D-
61.8 Score
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,827,501
Population
39,980
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
Pacific
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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