Linden, NJ vs Lomita, CA

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.

Linden

67.6

#1401 nationally

vs

Lomita

65.1

#1650 nationally

Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 171). Linden leads in crime level (7.2 vs 9.7). Lomita leads in walk score (74 vs 63).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Linden, NJ Lomita, CA
WhereAtHome Score 67.6 (#1401) 65.1 (#1650)
Population 43,950 19,782
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $553,705 $913,537
Median Household Income $86,801 $87,717
Average Commute 31.4 min 27.9 min
Walk Score 63 74
Crime Level 7.2 9.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 125 171
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+24.2 D+32.9