Perth Amboy, NJ vs Shafter, 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
Shafter
70.7
#1077 nationally
Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 45). Shafter leads in crime level (7.6 vs 10.7). Shafter leads in median household income ($66,418 vs $56,239).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perth Amboy, NJ | Shafter, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1490) | 70.7 (#1077) |
| Population | 55,249 | 21,915 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,481 | $387,324 |
| Median Household Income | $56,239 | $66,418 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 22 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | R+21.1 |
D
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-
70.7 Score
Shafter, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$387,324
Population
21,915
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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