Carlisle, PA 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.
Carlisle
76
#392 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Carlisle leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 29.1 min). Carlisle leads in crime level (4.6 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $55,756).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlisle, PA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76 (#392) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 22,341 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,332 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $55,756 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 17.9 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+9.4 | D+3.4 |
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76 Score
Carlisle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,332
Population
22,341
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
63
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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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