Carson, CA vs New Brunswick, 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
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Carson leads in median household income ($103,045 vs $57,138). Carson leads in crime level (11.5 vs 19.1). New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 55).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Carson, CA | New Brunswick, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.8 (#1737) | 65.7 (#1613) |
| Population | 91,139 | 55,846 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $796,912 | $449,176 |
| Median Household Income | $103,045 | $57,138 |
| Average Commute | 27.6 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 55 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 19.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
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
65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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