Greenfield, CA 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.
Greenfield
58.7
#1953 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Greenfield leads in crime level (17.3 vs 26.8). Greenfield leads in median household income ($73,904 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in cost of living index (122 vs 135).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Greenfield, CA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 58.7 (#1953) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 20,634 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $555,180 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $73,904 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 25.6 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 76 |
| Crime Level | 17.3 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 135 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+29.9 | R+2.9 |
Data coverage note: Greenfield is missing data for 1 metric that Paterson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
F
58.7 Score
Greenfield, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$555,180
Population
20,634
Crime
High
Median Income
$73,904
Pacific
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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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