Perth Amboy, NJ vs Poway, 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
Poway
66.1
#1587 nationally
Poway leads in crime level (3.7 vs 10.7). Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 30). Poway leads in median household income ($135,605 vs $56,239).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perth Amboy, NJ | Poway, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1490) | 66.1 (#1587) |
| Population | 55,249 | 48,051 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,481 | $1,225,939 |
| Median Household Income | $56,239 | $135,605 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 3.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 179 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+16.8 |
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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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66.1 Score
Poway, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,225,939
Population
48,051
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
Pacific
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