Bergenfield, NJ vs Poway, CA
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
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Bergenfield leads in crime level (1.3 vs 3.7). Bergenfield leads in walk score (63 vs 30). Bergenfield leads in cost of living index (133 vs 179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bergenfield, NJ | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.3 (#751) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 28,274 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $651,416 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $121,738 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 33.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 133 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+16.8 |
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
66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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