Dublin, 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.
Dublin
62.5
#1847 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 4.2). Ridgewood leads in cost of living index (181 vs 215). Ridgewood leads in walk score (42 vs 36).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dublin, CA | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1847) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 69,128 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,250,804 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $191,039 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 38.1 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 215 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.5 Score
Dublin, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,250,804
Population
69,128
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
Pacific
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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