Kuna, ID 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.
Kuna
66.3
#1556 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Kuna leads in crime level (5.3 vs 26.8). Kuna leads in median household income ($83,960 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Kuna, ID | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.3 (#1556) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 28,050 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $462,109 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $83,960 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 76 |
| Crime Level | 5.3 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+10.3 | R+2.9 |
Data coverage note: Kuna is missing data for 1 metric that Paterson has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.3 Score
Kuna, ID
Small Idaho city with local appeal
Median Home
$462,109
Population
28,050
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$83,960
West
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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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