Hackensack, NJ vs New York City, NY
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
New York City
62.5
#1851 nationally
Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 187). Hackensack leads in average commute (29.1 min vs 41.2 min). New York City leads in walk score (89 vs 73).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | New York City, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 62.5 (#1851) |
| Population | 45,736 | 8,258,035 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $832,934 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $74,694 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 41.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 187 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+64.8 |
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-
62.5 Score
New York City, NY
The city that never sleeps
Median Home
$832,934
Population
8,258,035
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Northeast
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