Passaic, NJ vs Pawtucket, RI
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.
Passaic
65
#1661 nationally
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Pawtucket leads in crime level (8.4 vs 19.7). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 129). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 71).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Pawtucket, RI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 71.2 (#1011) |
| Population | 68,903 | 75,321 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $403,719 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $62,799 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 71 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 8.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+14.4 |
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65 Score
Passaic, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$560,282
Population
68,903
Crime
High
Walk Score
82
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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