Melrose, MA vs Secaucus, 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.
Melrose
67.3
#1438 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Melrose leads in crime level (2.8 vs 4.2). Secaucus leads in average commute (33.9 min vs 37.1 min). Secaucus leads in cost of living index (153 vs 167).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Melrose, MA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.3 (#1438) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 29,357 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $930,823 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $126,305 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 37.1 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 62 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Melrose has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.3 Score
Melrose, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$930,823
Population
29,357
Crime
Low
Walk Score
62
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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