Ridgewood, NJ vs San Angelo, TX
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.
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
San Angelo
80.4
#80 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 6.0). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $65,040). San Angelo leads in average commute (17.7 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ridgewood, NJ | San Angelo, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1362) | 80.4 (#80) |
| Population | 26,194 | 99,262 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,273,036 | $214,811 |
| Median Household Income | $211,224 | $65,040 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 6.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+48.0 |
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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B-
80.4 Score
San Angelo, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$214,811
Population
99,262
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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