Linden, NJ vs Martinez, 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
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
Linden leads in walk score (63 vs 41). Martinez leads in median household income ($124,669 vs $86,801). Linden leads in cost of living index (125 vs 171).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Linden, NJ | Martinez, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.6 (#1401) | 64.8 (#1674) |
| Population | 43,950 | 36,395 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $553,705 | $766,182 |
| Median Household Income | $86,801 | $124,669 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 7.2 | 7.6 |
| 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+38.0 |
D+
67.6 Score
Linden, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$553,705
Population
43,950
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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