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, CA49 | Paterson, NJ52 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 49 | 52 |
| Affordability | 50 | 71 |
| Housing | 19 | 15 |
| Jobs | 56 | 56 |
| Safety | 60 | 60 |
| Climate | 69 | 61 |
| Amenities | 31 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $5,141 | $4,597 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $2,123 | $1,650 |
| Median home value | $610,900 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $89,150 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Population | 162K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 71° / 41° | 85° / 20° |
| Sunny days / yr | 0 | 0 |