Paterson, NJ vs Torrance, 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.
Paterson
63.6
#1757 nationally
Torrance
64.2
#1714 nationally
Torrance leads in crime level (8.5 vs 26.8). Torrance leads in median household income ($109,554 vs $52,092). Paterson leads in cost of living index (122 vs 195).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paterson, NJ | Torrance, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1757) | 64.2 (#1714) |
| Population | 156,452 | 139,224 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,128 | $1,117,906 |
| Median Household Income | $52,092 | $109,554 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 27.8 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 195 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+32.9 |
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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D
64.2 Score
Torrance, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,117,906
Population
139,224
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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