Secaucus, NJ vs West Melbourne, FL
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
West Melbourne
72.6
#867 nationally
Secaucus leads in median household income ($129,348 vs $86,398). West Melbourne leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 33.9 min). West Melbourne leads in cost of living index (114 vs 153).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Secaucus, NJ | West Melbourne, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.9 (#1733) | 72.6 (#867) |
| Population | 21,005 | 29,144 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $672,685 | $374,472 |
| Median Household Income | $129,348 | $86,398 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 22 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 4.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 153 | 114 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.1 | R+20.8 |
Data coverage note: Secaucus is missing data for 1 metric that West Melbourne 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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C-
72.6 Score
West Melbourne, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,472
Population
29,144
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
22
Southeast
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