Los Angeles, CA vs Ridgewood, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 42). Los Angeles leads in average commute (31.4 min vs 36.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Ridgewood, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 68 (#1362) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 26,194 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $1,273,036 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $211,224 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 36.3 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 42 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 1.2 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 181 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+3.4 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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