Passaic, NJ vs Saratoga, 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

vs

Saratoga

65

#1663 nationally

Saratoga leads in crime level (2.4 vs 19.7). Saratoga leads in median household income ($237,730 vs $57,832). Passaic leads in walk score (82 vs 28).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Passaic, NJ Saratoga, CA
WhereAtHome Score 65 (#1661) 65 (#1663)
Population 68,903 29,607
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $560,282 $4,038,070
Median Household Income $57,832 $237,730
Average Commute 25.1 min 28.3 min
Walk Score 82 28
Crime Level 19.7 2.4
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 129 N/A
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored R+2.9 D+40.0