Burlingame, CA 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.
Burlingame
66.4
#1542 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Burlingame leads in median household income ($165,940 vs $129,348). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.0). Burlingame leads in average commute (31.5 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burlingame, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.4 (#1542) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 29,910 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $2,817,833 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $165,940 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 31.5 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 70 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+50.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Burlingame has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.4 Score
Burlingame, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$2,817,833
Population
29,910
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
70
Pacific
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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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