Santa Monica, CA vs Summit, 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.
Santa Monica
59.6
#1949 nationally
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 21.3). Santa Monica leads in walk score (83 vs 47). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $106,797).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Santa Monica, CA | Summit, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 59.6 (#1949) | 65.6 (#1624) |
| Population | 89,922 | 22,344 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,685,560 | $1,433,872 |
| Median Household Income | $106,797 | $176,702 |
| Average Commute | 25.3 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 21.3 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 273 | 189 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+24.2 |
F
59.6 Score
Santa Monica, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,685,560
Population
89,922
Crime
High
Walk Score
83
Pacific
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D
65.6 Score
Summit, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,433,872
Population
22,344
Crime
Low
Walk Score
47
Northeast
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