Summit, NJ vs Union City, 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.
Summit
65.6
#1624 nationally
Union City
60
#1943 nationally
Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 11.2). Summit leads in median household income ($176,702 vs $138,013). Summit leads in cost of living index (189 vs 201).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Summit, NJ | Union City, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1624) | 60 (#1943) |
| Population | 22,344 | 65,414 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,433,872 | $1,223,080 |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | $138,013 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+53.6 |
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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D-
60 Score
Union City, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,223,080
Population
65,414
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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