El Cajon, CA vs Hackensack, 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.
El Cajon
62.5
#1848 nationally
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Hackensack leads in crime level (6.8 vs 11.9). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $64,128). Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 61).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | El Cajon, CA | Hackensack, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.5 (#1848) | 70.1 (#1135) |
| Population | 102,991 | 45,736 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $812,181 | $473,422 |
| Median Household Income | $64,128 | $79,133 |
| Average Commute | 25.4 min | 29.1 min |
| Walk Score | 61 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 11.9 | 6.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 150 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.5 Score
El Cajon, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$812,181
Population
102,991
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
61
Pacific
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C-
70.1 Score
Hackensack, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$473,422
Population
45,736
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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