Rutherford, NJ vs Suwanee, GA
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.
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Suwanee
65.9
#1602 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 3.5). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $100,780). Suwanee leads in cost of living index (123 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rutherford, NJ | Suwanee, GA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1075) | 65.9 (#1602) |
| Population | 18,852 | 22,913 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,911 | $602,592 |
| Median Household Income | $128,576 | $100,780 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 31.4 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 3.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 123 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+16.5 |
Data coverage note: Suwanee is missing data for 1 metric that Rutherford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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D
65.9 Score
Suwanee, GA
Small Georgia city with local appeal
Median Home
$602,592
Population
22,913
Crime
Low
Median Income
$100,780
Southeast
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