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Paterson vs Salinas

Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.

MetricPaterson, NJ52Salinas, CA49
Fit score5249
Affordability7150
Housing1519
Jobs5656
Safety6060
Climate6169
Amenities2931
Est. monthly cost$4,597$5,141
Typical rent (household-sized)$1,650$2,123
Median home value$335,400$610,900
Median HH income$53,766$89,150
Unemployment0.0%0.0%
Population157.7K162K
Summer high / winter low85° / 20°71° / 41°
Sunny days / yr00
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