Passaic, NJ vs Rosenberg, TX
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
Rosenberg
70.9
#1048 nationally
Rosenberg leads in crime level (6.5 vs 19.7). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 35). Rosenberg leads in cost of living index (101 vs 129).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Rosenberg, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 70.9 (#1048) |
| Population | 68,903 | 41,104 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $316,001 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $66,046 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 101 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+1.6 |
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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
Northeast
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70.9 Score
Rosenberg, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$316,001
Population
41,104
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
Southwest
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