Side-by-side
Paterson vs Worcester
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Paterson, NJ52 | Worcester, MA50 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 50 |
| Affordability | 71 | 61 |
| Housing | 15 | 31 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 61 | 36 |
| Amenities | 29 | 47 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,597 | $4,778 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,650 | $1,839 |
| Median home value | $335,400 | $339,500 |
| Median HH income | $53,766 | $67,544 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 157.7K | 205.5K |
| Summer high / winter low | 85° / 20° | 79° / 17° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |