Bossier City, LA vs Paterson, NJ
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
No universal winner
Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Bossier City
71.9
#944 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 31). Bossier City leads in cost of living index (97 vs 122). Bossier City leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 23.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bossier City, LA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#944) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 62,738 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $231,618 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $54,100 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 97 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+43.3 | R+2.9 |
C-
71.9 Score
Bossier City, LA
Louisiana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$231,618
Population
62,738
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
31
Southeast
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D
63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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