Ridgewood, NJ vs Westfield, IN
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.
Ridgewood
68
#1362 nationally
Westfield
75.2
#496 nationally
Ridgewood leads in walk score (42 vs 15). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $117,519). Westfield leads in cost of living index (111 vs 181).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ridgewood, NJ | Westfield, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68 (#1362) | 75.2 (#496) |
| Population | 26,194 | 57,746 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,273,036 | $478,849 |
| Median Household Income | $211,224 | $117,519 |
| Average Commute | 36.3 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 15 |
| Crime Level | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 181 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+6.1 |
D+
68 Score
Ridgewood, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,273,036
Population
26,194
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
42
Northeast
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C
75.2 Score
Westfield, IN
Indiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$478,849
Population
57,746
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
15
Midwest
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