Montgomery, IL 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.
Montgomery
75
#518 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Montgomery leads in cost of living index (109 vs 153). Montgomery leads in crime level (3.2 vs 4.2). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $105,240).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montgomery, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#518) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 21,955 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $336,140 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $105,240 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 33.7 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 15 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 3.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 109 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+1.5 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Montgomery has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75 Score
Montgomery, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$336,140
Population
21,955
Crime
Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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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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