Secaucus, NJ vs Tracy, CA
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.
Secaucus
63.9
#1733 nationally
Tracy
62.1
#1877 nationally
Secaucus leads in crime level (4.2 vs 8.3). Secaucus leads in average commute (33.9 min vs 43.5 min). Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $111,717).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Secaucus, NJ | Tracy, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1733) | 62.1 (#1877) |
| Population | 21,005 | 98,010 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,685 | $679,447 |
| Median Household Income | $129,348 | $111,717 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 43.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 43 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 155 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+0.9 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that Tracy has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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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D-
62.1 Score
Tracy, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$679,447
Population
98,010
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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