Anaheim, CA 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 49). Anaheim leads in median household income ($77,892 vs $57,138). New Brunswick leads in cost of living index (124 vs 145).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 353,085 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 73 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 19.1 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+8.0 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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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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