Pawtucket, RI vs Rutherford, NJ
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.
Pawtucket
71.2
#1011 nationally
Rutherford
70.7
#1075 nationally
Rutherford leads in crime level (1.6 vs 8.4). Rutherford leads in median household income ($128,576 vs $62,799). Pawtucket leads in cost of living index (108 vs 146).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pawtucket, RI | Rutherford, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.2 (#1011) | 70.7 (#1075) |
| Population | 75,321 | 18,852 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $403,719 | $767,911 |
| Median Household Income | $62,799 | $128,576 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 33.5 min |
| Walk Score | 71 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 8.4 | 1.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 146 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.4 | D+3.4 |
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71.2 Score
Pawtucket, RI
Rhode Island community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$403,719
Population
75,321
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
71
Northeast
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70.7 Score
Rutherford, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$767,911
Population
18,852
Crime
Low
Walk Score
67
Northeast
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