Abilene, TX vs New Brunswick, 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.
Abilene
77.5
#236 nationally
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 31). Abilene leads in average commute (15.2 min vs 26.6 min). Abilene leads in crime level (11.6 vs 19.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Abilene, TX | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#236) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 129,043 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $222,710 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 15.2 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.6 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 93 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+49.8 | D+8.0 |
C+
77.5 Score
Abilene, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$222,710
Population
129,043
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
31
Southwest
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D
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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