Naperville, 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.
Naperville
75.7
#429 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 9.3). Naperville leads in cost of living index (112 vs 153). Naperville leads in median household income ($150,937 vs $129,348).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naperville, IL | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.7 (#429) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 149,424 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $629,473 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $150,937 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 46 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | 9.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.3 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Naperville has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C
75.7 Score
Naperville, IL
Where families thrive and communities flourish
Median Home
$629,473
Population
149,424
Crime
Very Low
Schools
A+
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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