Oshkosh, WI 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.
Oshkosh
76.8
#317 nationally
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Oshkosh leads in crime level (6.4 vs 19.7). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 43). Oshkosh leads in average commute (17.3 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oshkosh, WI | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#317) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 66,184 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $262,743 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $59,186 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 17.3 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 82 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 19.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.8 | R+2.9 |
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76.8 Score
Oshkosh, WI
Wisconsin community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$262,743
Population
66,184
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Midwest
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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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