Compare: West valley city, UT and Paterson, NJ

West valley city UT

112.3

Cost of Living

above US average

136,650

Population

33.44

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$81,719

Median Income

above US average

$465,250

Median House Price

above US average

$1500

Average Rent

above US average

11%

Poverty Rate

above US average

3.8%

Unemployment Rate

below US average

Paterson NJ

112.4

Cost of Living

above US average

156,661

Population

22.93

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$52,092

Median Income

below US average

$450,000

Median House Price

above US average

$2100

Average Rent

above US average

18%

Poverty Rate

above US average

8.8%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of West valley city

Various outdoor activities
Affordability of housing
Family-friendly neighborhoods
Diverse cultural events
Growing job market
Close to Salt Lake City
Good public schools
Less traffic than nearby cities
Strong sense of community
Community events and activities

Cons of West valley city

Limited nightlife options
Schools are inconsistent
Limited kids activities
Higher crime rates reported
Political views are divided
Air quality can be poor
Weather can be extreme
Public transport is lacking
Racial diversity concerns
Some areas have poverty issues

Pros of Paterson

Various nearby parks available
Strong sense of local identity
Affordable housing options
Close to NYC for jobs
Cultural diversity in community
Community events are frequent
Family-oriented neighborhoods
Access to major highways
Growing restaurant scene
Rich history and culture

Cons of Paterson

Limited kids activities available
Political views are polarized
Nightlife is not vibrant
Limited job opportunities
Traffic congestion issues
Diversity but racial tension exists
Public transport needs improvement
High crime rates reported
Schools have low ratings
Poverty levels are high