Side-by-side
Paterson vs Providence
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Paterson, NJ51 | Providence, RI63 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 63 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 20 | 39 |
| Jobs | 39 | 49 |
| Safety | 27 | 66 |
| Climate | 98 | 90 |
| Amenities | 29 | 44 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,262 | $4,282 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,174 | $1,402 |
| Median home value | $335,400 | $322,800 |
| Median HH income | $53,766 | $66,772 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% | 3.9% |
| Population | 157.7K | 190.2K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 24° | 83° / 21° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 197 |