Arlington, VA vs Cliffside Park, 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.
Arlington
72.2
#917 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Arlington leads in median household income ($137,387 vs $96,734). Arlington leads in average commute (28.2 min vs 37.8 min). Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 69).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Arlington, VA | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.2 (#917) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 238,643 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $815,538 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $137,387 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 28.2 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 83 |
| Crime Level | Low | 3.5 |
| School Rating | 8.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 151 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+58.6 | D+3.4 |
C-
72.2 Score
Arlington, VA
Urban walkability meets federal opportunity
Median Home
$815,538
Population
238,643
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southeast
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C-
70.5 Score
Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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