Bedford, TX 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.
Bedford
75.5
#446 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Bedford leads in crime level (3.9 vs 5.3). Bedford leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 32.2 min). Bedford leads in cost of living index (106 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bedford, TX | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.5 (#446) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 48,370 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $376,909 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $80,924 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.9 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.1 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Bedford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.5 Score
Bedford, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$376,909
Population
48,370
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Southwest
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D
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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