Patterson, CA vs Ridgewood, NJ

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.

Patterson

63.1

#1799 nationally

vs

Ridgewood

68

#1362 nationally

Ridgewood leads in crime level (1.2 vs 7.5). Ridgewood leads in median household income ($211,224 vs $86,031). Patterson leads in cost of living index (132 vs 181).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Patterson, CA Ridgewood, NJ
WhereAtHome Score 63.1 (#1799) 68 (#1362)
Population 25,063 26,194
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $508,049 $1,273,036
Median Household Income $86,031 $211,224
Average Commute 43.9 min 36.3 min
Walk Score 42 42
Crime Level 7.5 1.2
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 132 181
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+11.0 D+3.4