Bergenfield, NJ vs Boston, MA
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.
Bergenfield
73.3
#751 nationally
Boston
66.2
#1568 nationally
Bergenfield leads in median household income ($121,738 vs $81,744). Boston leads in walk score (83 vs 63). Bergenfield leads in cost of living index (133 vs 155).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bergenfield, NJ | Boston, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#751) | 66.2 (#1568) |
| Population | 28,274 | 684,379 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $651,416 | $787,763 |
| Median Household Income | $121,738 | $81,744 |
| Average Commute | 33.8 min | 30.2 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+52.5 |
C
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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D
66.2 Score
Boston, MA
Innovation hub with historic charm
Median Home
$787,763
Population
684,379
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Northeast
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