Passaic, NJ vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 129). Passaic leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 25.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 68,903 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+9.8 |
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
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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