Side-by-side
Lakewood vs Paterson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Lakewood, CO51 | Paterson, NJ51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 51 |
| Affordability | 79 | 80 |
| Housing | 40 | 20 |
| Jobs | 50 | 39 |
| Safety | 20 | 27 |
| Climate | 74 | 98 |
| Amenities | 36 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,322 | $4,262 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,573 | $1,174 |
| Median home value | $548,200 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $85,789 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 3.8% | 6.9% |
| Population | 156.3K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 88° / 17° | 86° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 258 | 204 |