Side-by-side
Worcester vs Paterson
Scored for a 1-person household earning $6,700/mo gross. Green cells mark the best value in each row.
| Metric | Worcester, MA52 | Paterson, NJ51 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit score | 52 | 51 |
| Affordability | 73 | 80 |
| Housing | 30 | 20 |
| Jobs | 46 | 39 |
| Safety | 42 | 27 |
| Climate | 67 | 98 |
| Amenities | 47 | 29 |
| Est. monthly cost | $4,478 | $4,262 |
| Typical rent (household-sized) | $1,651 | $1,174 |
| Median home value | $339,500 | $335,400 |
| Median HH income | $67,544 | $53,766 |
| Unemployment | 4.4% | 6.9% |
| Population | 205.5K | 157.7K |
| Summer high / winter low | 79° / 17° | 86° / 24° |
| Sunny days / yr | 203 | 204 |