Garfield, NJ vs Oroville, CA
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.
Garfield
69.8
#1167 nationally
Oroville
62.6
#1842 nationally
Garfield leads in crime level (5.5 vs 26.9). Garfield leads in median household income ($72,026 vs $46,362). Oroville leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 27.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Garfield, NJ | Oroville, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1167) | 62.6 (#1842) |
| Population | 32,456 | 19,449 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $592,866 | $310,232 |
| Median Household Income | $72,026 | $46,362 |
| Average Commute | 27.8 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.5 | 26.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 131 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+3.1 |
Data coverage note: Oroville is missing data for 1 metric that Garfield has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
69.8 Score
Garfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$592,866
Population
32,456
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
77
Northeast
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D-
62.6 Score
Oroville, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$310,232
Population
19,449
Crime
Very High
Median Income
$46,362
Pacific
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