Ridgewood, NJ vs Sammamish, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Ridgewood leads in walk score (42 vs 13). Sammamish leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.2). Sammamish leads in average commute (31.7 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ridgewood, NJ | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1362) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 26,194 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,273,036 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $211,224 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+51.7 |
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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D
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
Pacific
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