Eagan, MN 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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.2). Eagan leads in average commute (23.2 min vs 33.9 min). Eagan leads in cost of living index (117 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 67,396 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Eagan has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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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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