Side-by-side
Salinas vs Paterson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Salinas, CA46 | Paterson, NJ51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 46 | 51 |
| Affordability | 50 | 80 |
| Housing | 12 | 20 |
| Jobs | 22 | 39 |
| Safety | 56 | 27 |
| Climate | 100 | 98 |
| Amenities | 30 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,138 | $4,262 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,232 | $1,174 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $89,150 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 6.5% | 6.9% |
| Population | 162K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 71° / 41° | 86° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 313 | 204 |