Roselle, IL 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.
Roselle
73.3
#761 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Roselle leads in cost of living index (114 vs 153). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $104,167). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 4.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roselle, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#761) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 22,508 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $388,468 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $104,167 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Roselle has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
73.3 Score
Roselle, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$388,468
Population
22,508
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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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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