Collinsville, IL vs Paterson, 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.
Collinsville
85.8
#1 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Collinsville leads in crime level (5.3 vs 26.8). Collinsville leads in cost of living index (92 vs 122). Collinsville leads in median household income ($63,155 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Collinsville, IL | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 85.8 (#1) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 23,779 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $198,331 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $63,155 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 23.9 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 79 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | R+2.9 |
B
85.8 Score
Collinsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$198,331
Population
23,779
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
79
Midwest
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D
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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