Perth Amboy, NJ vs Walnut, 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
Walnut
63.3
#1785 nationally
Walnut leads in crime level (3.5 vs 10.7). Walnut leads in median household income ($130,444 vs $56,239). Perth Amboy leads in walk score (73 vs 32).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Perth Amboy, NJ | Walnut, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.9 (#1490) | 63.3 (#1785) |
| Population | 55,249 | 27,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $504,481 | $1,188,533 |
| Median Household Income | $56,239 | $130,444 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 35.1 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 10.7 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+8.0 | D+32.9 |
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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D
63.3 Score
Walnut, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,188,533
Population
27,104
Crime
Low
Walk Score
32
Pacific
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