Riverside, CA 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.
Riverside
60.4
#1938 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 16.2). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $83,448). Riverside leads in cost of living index (140 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Riverside, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.4 (#1938) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 318,858 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $650,289 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $83,448 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 31.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 16.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 140 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+1.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Riverside has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
60.4 Score
Riverside, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$650,289
Population
318,858
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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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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