Carson, CA vs East Orange, 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.
Carson
63.8
#1737 nationally
East Orange
65
#1658 nationally
Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $58,659). East Orange leads in cost of living index (115 vs 154). East Orange leads in walk score (70 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | East Orange, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 65 (#1658) |
| Population | 91,139 | 69,556 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $481,308 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $58,659 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 33.7 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 70 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 13.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 115 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+44.9 |
D
63.8 Score
Carson, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$796,912
Population
91,139
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
55
Pacific
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D
65 Score
East Orange, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$481,308
Population
69,556
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
70
Northeast
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