Passaic, NJ vs Roanoke, VA
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
Roanoke
69.5
#1203 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 39). Roanoke leads in cost of living index (95 vs 129). Roanoke leads in average commute (20.9 min vs 25.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Roanoke, VA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 69.5 (#1203) |
| Population | 68,903 | 97,171 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $283,969 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $51,523 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 20.9 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 95 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+23.6 |
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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
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D+
69.5 Score
Roanoke, VA
Virginia community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$283,969
Population
97,171
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Northeast
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