Summit, NJ vs Wildwood, MO
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
Wildwood
69.3
#1237 nationally
Summit leads in walk score (47 vs 9). Summit leads in crime level (1.6 vs 5.5). Wildwood leads in cost of living index (124 vs 189).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Summit, NJ | Wildwood, MO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1624) | 69.3 (#1237) |
| Population | 22,344 | 34,851 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,433,872 | $589,609 |
| Median Household Income | $176,702 | $147,508 |
| Average Commute | 33.9 min | 28.9 min |
| Walk Score | 47 | 9 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 5.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+24.2 | D+23.4 |
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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+
69.3 Score
Wildwood, MO
Small Missouri city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,609
Population
34,851
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
9
Midwest
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