Passaic, NJ vs Phoenix, AZ
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.
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 41). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 129). Phoenix leads in median household income ($65,891 vs $57,832).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 68,903 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | R+3.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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