Encinitas, CA vs Perth Amboy, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Encinitas
63.4
#1769 nationally
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Encinitas leads in median household income ($142,506 vs $56,239). Encinitas leads in crime level (5.9 vs 10.7). Perth Amboy leads in cost of living index (122 vs 215).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Encinitas, CA | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.4 (#1769) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 60,841 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,932,178 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $142,506 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 24.5 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 215 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+8.0 |
D
63.4 Score
Encinitas, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,932,178
Population
60,841
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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D
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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