Carlsbad, CA 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.
Carlsbad
62.6
#1838 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 31). Carlsbad leads in median household income ($134,139 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 202).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carlsbad, CA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1838) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 113,495 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,361,646 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $134,139 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.6 Score
Carlsbad, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,361,646
Population
113,495
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
31
Pacific
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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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