Avondale, AZ vs Roselle, 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.
Avondale
66.3
#1552 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Roselle leads in crime level (5.3 vs 10.1). Avondale leads in average commute (28.4 min vs 32.2 min). Avondale leads in cost of living index (111 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Avondale, AZ | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1552) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 93,545 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $397,001 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $76,496 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 28.4 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 10.1 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Avondale has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Avondale, AZ
Arizona community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$397,001
Population
93,545
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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