Brookhaven, GA vs Secaucus, 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.
Brookhaven
62.8
#1821 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.3). Brookhaven leads in average commute (24.6 min vs 33.9 min). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $114,570).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brookhaven, GA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.8 (#1821) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 57,945 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $753,512 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $114,570 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 24.6 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | N/A |
| Crime Level | 8.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 144 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+64.8 | D+28.1 |
D-
62.8 Score
Brookhaven, GA
Georgia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$753,512
Population
57,945
Crime
Moderate
Median Income
$114,570
Southeast
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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