Side-by-side
Salinas vs Eugene vs Santa Rosa vs Paterson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salinas, CA49 | Eugene, OR54 | Santa Rosa, CA50 | Paterson, NJ52 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 54 | 50 | 52 |
| Affordability | 50 | 75 | 49 | 71 |
| Housing | 19 | 18 | 21 | 15 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 69 | 69 | 61 |
| Amenities | 31 | 28 | 38 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,141 | $4,244 | $5,172 | $4,597 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,123 | $1,566 | $2,154 | $1,650 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $435,400 | $685,000 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $89,150 | $63,836 | $97,410 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 162K | 177.5K | 177.2K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 71° / 41° | 82° / 34° | 82° / 39° | 85° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |