New Brunswick, NJ vs Pittsburg, CA
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.
New Brunswick
65.7
#1613 nationally
Pittsburg
62
#1881 nationally
New Brunswick leads in walk score (73 vs 39). Pittsburg leads in median household income ($98,408 vs $57,138). Pittsburg leads in crime level (12.6 vs 19.1).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brunswick, NJ | Pittsburg, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1613) | 62 (#1881) |
| Population | 55,846 | 75,803 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,176 | $566,408 |
| Median Household Income | $57,138 | $98,408 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 39.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 19.1 | 12.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+38.0 |
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65.7 Score
New Brunswick, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$449,176
Population
55,846
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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62 Score
Pittsburg, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$566,408
Population
75,803
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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