Paterson, NJ vs San Antonio, 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.
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 37). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 122). San Antonio leads in median household income ($57,346 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paterson, NJ | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1757) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 156,452 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,128 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $52,092 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+9.8 |
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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C
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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