Paterson, NJ vs Romulus, MI
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.
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Romulus
74.2
#625 nationally
Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 16). Romulus leads in cost of living index (89 vs 122). Romulus leads in median household income ($63,854 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paterson, NJ | Romulus, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1757) | 74.2 (#625) |
| Population | 156,452 | 24,702 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,128 | $206,880 |
| Median Household Income | $52,092 | $63,854 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 24.5 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 16 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 24.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 89 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+29.0 |
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63.6 Score
Paterson, NJ
Mid-size New Jersey city with community character
Median Home
$542,128
Population
156,452
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
76
Northeast
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74.2 Score
Romulus, MI
Small Michigan city with local appeal
Median Home
$206,880
Population
24,702
Crime
High
Walk Score
16
Midwest
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