Great Falls, MT vs Summit, 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.
Great Falls
69.8
#1168 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 15.7). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $58,272). Great Falls leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Great Falls, MT | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1168) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 60,422 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,793 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $58,272 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.4 | D+24.2 |
D+
69.8 Score
Great Falls, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,793
Population
60,422
Crime
High
Walk Score
44
West
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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