Benicia, CA vs Cliffside Park, 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.
Benicia
66.9
#1481 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 34). Benicia leads in median household income ($124,375 vs $96,734). Cliffside Park leads in cost of living index (145 vs 168).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Benicia, CA | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1481) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 26,429 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,805 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $124,375 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 168 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.0 | D+3.4 |
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66.9 Score
Benicia, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,805
Population
26,429
Crime
Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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70.5 Score
Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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