Chaska, MN vs Cliffside Park, 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.
Chaska
72
#932 nationally
Cliffside Park
70.5
#1093 nationally
Cliffside Park leads in walk score (83 vs 22). Chaska leads in average commute (24.4 min vs 37.8 min). Chaska leads in crime level (2.3 vs 3.5).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Chaska, MN | Cliffside Park, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72 (#932) | 70.5 (#1093) |
| Population | 29,034 | 25,570 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $489,346 | $637,178 |
| Median Household Income | $99,988 | $96,734 |
| Average Commute | 24.4 min | 37.8 min |
| Walk Score | 22 | 83 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 114 | 145 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+5.4 | D+3.4 |
C-
72 Score
Chaska, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$489,346
Population
29,034
Crime
Low
Walk Score
22
Midwest
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C-
70.5 Score
Cliffside Park, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$637,178
Population
25,570
Crime
Low
Walk Score
83
Northeast
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