Naples, FL 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.
Naples
74.1
#639 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.1). Rutherford leads in walk score (67 vs 35). Naples leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 33.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Naples, FL | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.1 (#639) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 19,704 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $547,092 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $135,657 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.1 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 202 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.1 | D+3.4 |
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74.1 Score
Naples, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$547,092
Population
19,704
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Southeast
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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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