Brea, CA vs Perth Amboy, 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.

Brea

64.3

#1700 nationally

vs

Perth Amboy

66.9

#1490 nationally

Brea leads in median household income ($120,226 vs $56,239). Brea leads in crime level (5.8 vs 10.7). Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 50).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Brea, CA Perth Amboy, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 64.3 (#1700) 66.9 (#1490)
Population 48,479 55,249
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,134,146 $504,481
Median Household Income $120,226 $56,239
Average Commute 31.1 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 50 73
Crime Level 5.8 10.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 178 122
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+2.6 D+8.0