Passaic, NJ vs Somerville, MA
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
Somerville
67
#1480 nationally
Somerville leads in crime level (6.1 vs 19.7). Somerville leads in median household income ($120,778 vs $57,832). Passaic leads in cost of living index (129 vs 185).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Somerville, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 67 (#1480) |
| Population | 68,903 | 80,407 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $940,436 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $120,778 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 31.3 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 89 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 185 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+39.5 |
D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
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D+
67 Score
Somerville, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$940,436
Population
80,407
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
89
Northeast
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