Cape Coral, FL 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.
Cape Coral
68.9
#1269 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 17). Cape Coral leads in cost of living index (114 vs 126). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $72,474).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cape Coral, FL | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.9 (#1269) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 224,455 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $337,507 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $72,474 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 28.6 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 17 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 7.1 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+28.4 | D+3.4 |
D+
68.9 Score
Cape Coral, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$337,507
Population
224,455
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
17
Southeast
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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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