Hackensack, NJ vs Shoreline, WA
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
Shoreline
66.6
#1527 nationally
Hackensack leads in walk score (73 vs 50). Shoreline leads in median household income ($106,184 vs $79,133). Hackensack leads in cost of living index (126 vs 160).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | Shoreline, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 66.6 (#1527) |
| Population | 45,736 | 61,353 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $803,451 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $106,184 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 160 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+51.7 |
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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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D
66.6 Score
Shoreline, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$803,451
Population
61,353
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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