Hialeah, FL vs Perth Amboy, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Hialeah
67.6
#1400 nationally
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Hialeah leads in crime level (8.7 vs 10.7). Perth Amboy leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 29.3 min). Perth Amboy leads in median household income ($56,239 vs $49,531).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hialeah, FL | Perth Amboy, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1400) | 66.9 (#1490) |
| Population | 221,300 | 55,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,442 | $504,481 |
| Median Household Income | $49,531 | $56,239 |
| Average Commute | 29.3 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 8.7 | 10.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+8.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
Hialeah, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$445,442
Population
221,300
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Southeast
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D
66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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