Augusta, GA vs Kearny, 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
Kearny
67.4
#1427 nationally
Kearny leads in crime level (6.7 vs 14.2). Kearny leads in median household income ($81,307 vs $50,605). Augusta leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Augusta, GA | Kearny, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80 (#94) | 67.4 (#1427) |
| Population | 205,414 | 39,370 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $188,454 | $585,157 |
| Median Household Income | $50,605 | $81,307 |
| Average Commute | 21.4 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 14.2 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+25.6 | D+28.1 |
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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D+
67.4 Score
Kearny, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$585,157
Population
39,370
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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