San Bruno, 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.
San Bruno
63.5
#1767 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 7.0). Secaucus leads in cost of living index (153 vs 214). San Bruno leads in average commute (26.3 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Bruno, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.5 (#1767) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 41,327 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,308,809 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $131,669 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 56 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 214 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that San Bruno has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.5 Score
San Bruno, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,308,809
Population
41,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
56
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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