Belleville, IL 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.
Belleville
79.5
#117 nationally
Bergenfield
73.3
#751 nationally
Bergenfield leads in crime level (1.3 vs 14.6). Bergenfield leads in median household income ($121,738 vs $60,573). Bergenfield leads in walk score (63 vs 39).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Belleville, IL | Bergenfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#117) | 73.3 (#751) |
| Population | 40,726 | 28,274 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $162,506 | $651,416 |
| Median Household Income | $60,573 | $121,738 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 33.8 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 14.6 | 1.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 133 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+7.9 | D+3.4 |
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79.5 Score
Belleville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$162,506
Population
40,726
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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