Long Beach, NY vs Rutherford, NJ
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.
Long Beach
67.8
#1381 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 2.1). Rutherford leads in average commute (33.5 min vs 41.4 min). Rutherford leads in cost of living index (146 vs 162).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Long Beach, NY | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1381) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 34,595 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $810,461 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $125,974 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 41.4 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 162 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+3.4 |
D+
67.8 Score
Long Beach, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$810,461
Population
34,595
Crime
Low
Walk Score
68
Northeast
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C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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