Bozeman, MT 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.
Bozeman
65.6
#1621 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Bozeman leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 29.1 min). Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 11.9). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 47).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bozeman, MT | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1621) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 57,305 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $727,000 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $74,113 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.2 | D+3.4 |
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65.6 Score
Bozeman, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$727,000
Population
57,305
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
West
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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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