Schaumburg, 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.
Schaumburg
76.1
#384 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Schaumburg leads in crime level (2.5 vs 4.2). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $92,818). Schaumburg leads in cost of living index (114 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Schaumburg, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.1 (#384) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 75,750 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $364,930 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $92,818 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.5 | 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+42.0 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Schaumburg has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
76.1 Score
Schaumburg, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$364,930
Population
75,750
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
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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