Burton, MI 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.
Burton
76
#391 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 21.0). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $55,698). Burton leads in cost of living index (85 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Burton, MI | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#391) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 29,376 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $160,360 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $55,698 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 21.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 85 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+4.2 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Burton has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
76 Score
Burton, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$160,360
Population
29,376
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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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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