Hackensack, NJ vs Kansas City, MO
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.
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Kansas City
71.3
#998 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 34). Kansas City leads in cost of living index (87 vs 126). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $59,699).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Kansas City, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 71.3 (#998) |
| Population | 45,736 | 508,090 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $255,590 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $59,699 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 87 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+19.3 |
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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C-
71.3 Score
Kansas City, MO
BBQ, jazz, and unexpected cool
Median Home
$255,590
Population
508,090
Crime
High
Schools
C
Midwest
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