Richardson, TX vs Secaucus, 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.
Richardson
73
#801 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Richardson leads in average commute (23.7 min vs 33.9 min). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $94,362). Richardson leads in cost of living index (117 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Richardson, TX | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#801) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 117,435 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,040 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $94,362 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Richardson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73 Score
Richardson, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$445,040
Population
117,435
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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