Perth Amboy, NJ vs Placentia, 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.
Perth Amboy
66.9
#1490 nationally
Placentia
62.2
#1868 nationally
Placentia leads in median household income ($106,155 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 50). Perth Amboy leads in cost of living index (122 vs 174).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perth Amboy, NJ | Placentia, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1490) | 62.2 (#1868) |
| Population | 55,249 | 52,192 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,481 | $1,113,465 |
| Median Household Income | $56,239 | $106,155 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 50 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 9.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 174 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+2.6 |
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66.9 Score
Perth Amboy, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$504,481
Population
55,249
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
73
Northeast
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D-
62.2 Score
Placentia, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,113,465
Population
52,192
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
50
Pacific
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