Roselle, NJ vs Worcester, MA
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.
Roselle
63.3
#1782 nationally
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Roselle leads in median household income ($75,264 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in average commute (26.4 min vs 32.2 min). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Roselle, NJ | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.3 (#1782) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 22,342 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $520,191 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $75,264 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 32.2 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 62 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+10.0 |
Data coverage note: Roselle is missing data for 1 metric that Worcester has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
63.3 Score
Roselle, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,191
Population
22,342
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$75,264
Northeast
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D
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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