Hackensack, NJ vs Mequon, WI
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
Mequon
73.1
#791 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 11). Mequon leads in crime level (1.1 vs 6.8). Mequon leads in median household income ($141,996 vs $79,133).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Mequon, WI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 73.1 (#791) |
| Population | 45,736 | 25,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $665,026 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $141,996 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 21.8 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 11 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 1.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 130 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+10.5 |
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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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73.1 Score
Mequon, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$665,026
Population
25,489
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
11
Midwest
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