Hackensack, NJ vs Laguna Hills, 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.
Hackensack
70.1
#1135 nationally
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 41). Laguna Hills leads in median household income ($122,902 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Laguna Hills, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 62.6 (#1840) |
| Population | 45,736 | 30,243 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $1,236,917 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $122,902 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 6.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
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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D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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