Passaic, NJ vs Pine Bluff, AR
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
Pine Bluff
77.3
#259 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 26). Passaic leads in crime level (19.7 vs 43.3). Pine Bluff leads in cost of living index (82 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Pine Bluff, AR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 77.3 (#259) |
| Population | 68,903 | 39,123 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $73,267 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $39,411 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 17.7 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 26 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 43.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 82 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+20.1 |
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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C+
77.3 Score
Pine Bluff, AR
Small Arkansas city with local appeal
Median Home
$73,267
Population
39,123
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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