Summit, NJ vs Vallejo, 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.
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Vallejo
61.3
#1913 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 20.3). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $86,112). Vallejo leads in cost of living index (144 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Summit, NJ | Vallejo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1624) | 61.3 (#1913) |
| Population | 22,344 | 122,807 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,433,872 | $524,543 |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | $86,112 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 36.7 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 20.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 144 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+23.0 |
D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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D-
61.3 Score
Vallejo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$524,543
Population
122,807
Crime
High
Walk Score
46
Pacific
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