Side-by-side
Paterson vs Vancouver vs Richmond vs Eugene
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Paterson, NJ51 | Vancouver, WA52 | Richmond, VA55 | Eugene, OR53 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 51 | 52 | 55 | 53 |
| Affordability | 80 | 79 | 80 | 78 |
| Housing | 20 | 31 | 33 | 17 |
| Jobs | 39 | 39 | 42 | 33 |
| Safety | 27 | 32 | 36 | 49 |
| Climate | 98 | 93 | 100 | 97 |
| Amenities | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,262 | $4,520 | $4,197 | $4,100 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,174 | $1,677 | $1,507 | $1,286 |
| Median home value | $335,400 | $440,300 | $328,100 | $435,400 |
| Median HH income | $53,766 | $78,156 | $62,671 | $63,836 |
| Unemployment | 6.9% | 4.6% | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Population | 157.7K | 192.7K | 227.6K | 177.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 86° / 24° | 81° / 36° | 90° / 28° | 82° / 34° |
| Sunny days / yr | 204 | 166 | 225 | 190 |