Montebello, 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.
Montebello
61.4
#1909 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Montebello leads in crime level (13.6 vs 26.8). Montebello leads in median household income ($72,317 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in average commute (23.4 min vs 32.3 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Montebello, CA | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.4 (#1909) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 60,015 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $825,165 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $72,317 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 66 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 13.6 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 156 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.9 |
D-
61.4 Score
Montebello, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$825,165
Population
60,015
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
66
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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