Berwyn, IL vs Hackensack, 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.
Berwyn
78.1
#194 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Berwyn leads in crime level (3.3 vs 6.8). Berwyn leads in cost of living index (106 vs 126). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $71,300).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Berwyn, IL | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.1 (#194) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 54,414 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $319,912 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $71,300 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 30 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 75 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
C+
78.1 Score
Berwyn, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$319,912
Population
54,414
Crime
Low
Walk Score
75
Midwest
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C-
70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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