North Little Rock, AR 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.
North Little Rock
74.8
#552 nationally
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 32). North Little Rock leads in cost of living index (91 vs 122). Paterson leads in crime level (26.8 vs 32.3).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Little Rock, AR | Paterson, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.8 (#552) | 63.6 (#1757) |
| Population | 64,531 | 156,452 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $168,934 | $542,128 |
| Median Household Income | $49,166 | $52,092 |
| Average Commute | 20.4 min | 23.4 min |
| Walk Score | 32 | 76 |
| Crime Level | 32.3 | 26.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+22.1 | R+2.9 |
C
74.8 Score
North Little Rock, AR
Arkansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$168,934
Population
64,531
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
32
Southwest
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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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