Houston, TX vs Passaic, 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 48). Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 129). Passaic leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 28.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Passaic, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 65 (#1661) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 68,903 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $560,282 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $57,832 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 82 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 19.7 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 129 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+2.9 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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D
65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
Northeast
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