Roselle, NJ vs San Pablo, CA
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
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 17.2). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 140). Roselle leads in average commute (32.2 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roselle, NJ | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1782) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 22,342 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,191 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $75,264 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+38.0 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that San Pablo 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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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