Side-by-side
Paterson vs Eugene vs Santa Rosa vs Salinas
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Paterson, NJ52 | Eugene, OR54 | Santa Rosa, CA50 | Salinas, CA49 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 54 | 50 | 49 |
| Affordability | 71 | 75 | 49 | 50 |
| Housing | 15 | 18 | 21 | 19 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 61 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
| Amenities | 29 | 28 | 38 | 31 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,597 | $4,244 | $5,172 | $5,141 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,650 | $1,566 | $2,154 | $2,123 |
| Median home value | $335,400 | $435,400 | $685,000 | $610,900 |
| Median HH income | $53,766 | $63,836 | $97,410 | $89,150 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 157.7K | 177.5K | 177.2K | 162K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 20° | 82° / 34° | 82° / 39° | 71° / 41° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |