Side-by-side
Paterson vs Richmond
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Paterson, NJ51 | Richmond, VA55 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 55 |
| Affordability | 80 | 80 |
| Housing | 20 | 33 |
| Jobs | 39 | 42 |
| Safety | 27 | 36 |
| Climate | 98 | 100 |
| Amenities | 29 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,262 | $4,197 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,174 | $1,507 |
| Median home value | $335,400 | $328,100 |
| Median HH income | $53,766 | $62,671 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% | 4.2% |
| Population | 157.7K | 227.6K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 24° | 90° / 28° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 225 |