Passaic, NJ vs Santa Ana, CA
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
Santa Ana
63.6
#1759 nationally
Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 55). Santa Ana leads in median household income ($72,458 vs $57,832). Passaic leads in cost of living index (129 vs 138).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Passaic, NJ | Santa Ana, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1661) | 63.6 (#1759) |
| Population | 68,903 | 310,227 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $560,282 | $869,263 |
| Median Household Income | $57,832 | $72,458 |
| Average Commute | 25.1 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 82 | 55 |
| Crime Level | 19.7 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+2.6 |
D
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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D
63.6 Score
Santa Ana, CA
Heart of Orange County
Median Home
$869,263
Population
310,227
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C
Pacific
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