Rutherford, NJ vs Zionsville, 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.
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Zionsville
71.4
#989 nationally
Zionsville leads in crime level (0.6 vs 1.6). Zionsville leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 33.5 min). Zionsville leads in median household income ($152,788 vs $128,576).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Rutherford, NJ | Zionsville, IN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1075) | 71.4 (#989) |
| Population | 18,852 | 32,534 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $767,911 | $703,873 |
| Median Household Income | $128,576 | $152,788 |
| Average Commute | 33.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 67 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 146 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+16.0 |
Data coverage note: Zionsville is missing data for 1 metric that Rutherford has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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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71.4 Score
Zionsville, IN
Small Indiana city with local appeal
Median Home
$703,873
Population
32,534
Crime
Very Low
Median Income
$152,788
Midwest
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