Hackensack, NJ vs West Lafayette, IN
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
West Lafayette
73.4
#747 nationally
West Lafayette leads in crime level (2.6 vs 6.8). Hackensack leads in median household income ($79,133 vs $30,317). West Lafayette leads in average commute (15.3 min vs 29.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hackensack, NJ | West Lafayette, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.1 (#1135) | 73.4 (#747) |
| Population | 45,736 | 44,829 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $473,422 | $370,465 |
| Median Household Income | $79,133 | $30,317 |
| Average Commute | 29.1 min | 15.3 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 6.8 | 2.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 126 | 103 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | Even |
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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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73.4 Score
West Lafayette, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$370,465
Population
44,829
Crime
Low
Walk Score
51
Midwest
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