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