Dana Point, CA vs Secaucus, 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.
Dana Point
62.9
#1811 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in cost of living index (153 vs 207). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.1). Dana Point leads in average commute (28 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dana Point, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1811) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 32,567 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,754,054 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $119,632 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 207 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Dana Point has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
62.9 Score
Dana Point, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,754,054
Population
32,567
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
53
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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