Side-by-side
Fort Lauderdale vs Paterson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Fort Lauderdale, FL50 | Paterson, NJ51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 50 | 51 |
| Affordability | 67 | 80 |
| Housing | 21 | 20 |
| Jobs | 43 | 39 |
| Safety | 24 | 27 |
| Climate | 94 | 98 |
| Amenities | 54 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,920 | $4,262 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,900 | $1,174 |
| Median home value | $455,600 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $79,935 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 4.6% | 6.9% |
| Population | 183K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 90° / 62° | 86° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 275 | 204 |