New Brunswick, NJ vs Stanton, 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
Stanton
62.5
#1854 nationally
Stanton leads in crime level (14.0 vs 19.1). Stanton leads in median household income ($76,123 vs $57,138). New Brunswick leads in cost of living index (124 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Brunswick, NJ | Stanton, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.7 (#1613) | 62.5 (#1854) |
| Population | 55,846 | 38,815 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $449,176 | $797,423 |
| Median Household Income | $57,138 | $76,123 |
| Average Commute | 26.6 min | 29.2 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 63 |
| Crime Level | 19.1 | 14.0 |
| 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+2.6 |
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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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62.5 Score
Stanton, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$797,423
Population
38,815
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
63
Pacific
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