Arnold, MO vs Hackensack, 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.

Arnold

70.7

#1066 nationally

vs

Hackensack

70.1

#1135 nationally

Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 21). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 11.3). Arnold leads in cost of living index (95 vs 126).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Arnold, MO Hackensack, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 70.7 (#1066) 70.1 (#1135)
Population 21,059 45,736
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $277,441 $473,422
Median Household Income $72,317 $79,133
Average Commute 29 min 29.1 min
Walk Score 21 73
Crime Level 11.3 6.8
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 95 126
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+36.7 D+3.4