Perth Amboy, NJ vs Pullman, WA
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
Pullman
72.5
#882 nationally
Pullman leads in crime level (3.6 vs 10.7). Pullman leads in average commute (13.6 min vs 24.8 min). Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perth Amboy, NJ | Pullman, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1490) | 72.5 (#882) |
| Population | 55,249 | 32,863 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,481 | $435,863 |
| Median Household Income | $56,239 | $41,479 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 13.6 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 42 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 3.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+9.0 |
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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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C-
72.5 Score
Pullman, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$435,863
Population
32,863
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Pacific
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