Anna, TX vs Jersey City, 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.
Anna
70.9
#1041 nationally
Jersey City
66.9
#1486 nationally
Anna leads in average commute (30.3 min vs 35.8 min). Anna leads in cost of living index (111 vs 128). Anna leads in median household income ($93,785 vs $87,961).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anna, TX | Jersey City, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.9 (#1041) | 66.9 (#1486) |
| Population | 27,501 | 292,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $345,078 | $670,166 |
| Median Household Income | $93,785 | $87,961 |
| Average Commute | 30.3 min | 35.8 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 86 |
| Crime Level | 4.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Anna is missing data for 1 metric that Jersey City has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.9 Score
Anna, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$345,078
Population
27,501
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$93,785
Southwest
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D
66.9 Score
Jersey City, NJ
Manhattan views without Manhattan prices
Median Home
$670,166
Population
292,449
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Northeast
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