Roselle, NJ vs Urbandale, IA
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
Urbandale
80.3
#85 nationally
Urbandale leads in crime level (2.4 vs 5.3). Urbandale leads in average commute (19 min vs 32.2 min). Urbandale leads in median household income ($111,888 vs $75,264).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roselle, NJ | Urbandale, IA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1782) | 80.3 (#85) |
| Population | 22,342 | 46,729 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,191 | $354,918 |
| Median Household Income | $75,264 | $111,888 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 19 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 32 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 2.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+10.9 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Urbandale 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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B-
80.3 Score
Urbandale, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$354,918
Population
46,729
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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