Roselle, NJ vs Sammamish, WA
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
63.3
#1782 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Sammamish leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.3). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roselle, NJ | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1782) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 22,342 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,191 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $75,264 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 13 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+51.7 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Sammamish has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
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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