Great Falls, MT vs Passaic, 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.
Great Falls
69.8
#1168 nationally
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 44). Great Falls leads in average commute (15.1 min vs 25.1 min). Great Falls leads in cost of living index (100 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Great Falls, MT | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.8 (#1168) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 60,422 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $341,793 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $58,272 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 15.1 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 15.7 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 100 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+22.4 | R+2.9 |
D+
69.8 Score
Great Falls, MT
Montana community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$341,793
Population
60,422
Crime
High
Walk Score
44
West
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D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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