Ceres, CA vs Ridgewood, 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.

Ceres

64

#1723 nationally

vs

Ridgewood

68

#1362 nationally

Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 10.9). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $70,191). Ceres leads in cost of living index (125 vs 181).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Ceres, CA Ridgewood, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 64 (#1723) 68 (#1362)
Population 48,397 26,194
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $456,636 $1,273,036
Median Household Income $70,191 $211,224
Average Commute 33.7 min 36.3 min
Walk Score 44 42
Crime Level 10.9 1.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 181
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.0 D+3.4