Paterson, NJ vs Westminster, CO
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
Westminster
67.3
#1447 nationally
Westminster leads in crime level (8.3 vs 26.8). Paterson leads in walk score (76 vs 35). Westminster leads in median household income ($90,651 vs $52,092).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paterson, NJ | Westminster, CO |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 63.6 (#1757) | 67.3 (#1447) |
| Population | 156,452 | 114,875 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $542,128 | $521,100 |
| Median Household Income | $52,092 | $90,651 |
| Average Commute | 23.4 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 76 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 26.8 | 8.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 122 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.9 | D+9.0 |
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+
67.3 Score
Westminster, CO
Mid-size Colorado city with community character
Median Home
$521,100
Population
114,875
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
35
West
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