San Clemente, CA vs Secaucus, NJ
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.
San Clemente
61.6
#1899 nationally
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Secaucus leads in cost of living index (153 vs 208). Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 5.0). San Clemente leads in average commute (28.8 min vs 33.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | San Clemente, CA | Secaucus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1899) | 63.9 (#1733) |
| Population | 62,313 | 21,005 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,751,799 | $672,685 |
| Median Household Income | $134,730 | $129,348 |
| Average Commute | 28.8 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 34 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 5.0 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 208 | 153 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+28.1 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that San Clemente has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D-
61.6 Score
San Clemente, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,751,799
Population
62,313
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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D
63.9 Score
Secaucus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$672,685
Population
21,005
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$129,348
Northeast
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