Augusta, GA vs Bergenfield, 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.
Augusta
80
#94 nationally
Bergenfield
73.3
#751 nationally
Bergenfield leads in crime level (1.3 vs 14.2). Bergenfield leads in median household income ($121,738 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 33.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Bergenfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 73.3 (#751) |
| Population | 205,414 | 28,274 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $651,416 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $121,738 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+3.4 |
B-
80 Score
Augusta, GA
Growing Georgia city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$188,454
Population
205,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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C
73.3 Score
Bergenfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$651,416
Population
28,274
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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