Passaic, NJ vs Westfield, 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
Westfield
76.9
#304 nationally
Westfield leads in crime level (5.2 vs 19.7). Westfield leads in median household income ($78,307 vs $57,832). Westfield leads in cost of living index (117 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Westfield, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 76.9 (#304) |
| Population | 68,903 | 40,509 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $392,365 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $78,307 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 24.8 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 90 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 117 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+8.9 |
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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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76.9 Score
Westfield, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$392,365
Population
40,509
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
90
Northeast
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