Centennial, CO vs Roselle, 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.
Centennial
69.5
#1193 nationally
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Centennial leads in median household income ($124,617 vs $75,264). Roselle leads in cost of living index (116 vs 145). Centennial leads in average commute (26 min vs 32.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Centennial, CO | Roselle, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1193) | 63.3 (#1782) |
| Population | 106,883 | 22,342 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $641,069 | $520,191 |
| Median Household Income | $124,617 | $75,264 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 32.2 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 4.7 | 5.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+24.2 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Centennial has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.5 Score
Centennial, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$641,069
Population
106,883
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
West
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D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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