| | Racine, WI | Paterson, NJ | United States |
| Overall | 86.2 | 124.8 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 96.1 | 103.4 | 100 |
| Health | 100.4 | 101.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 47.8 | 121.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $156,300 | $391,600 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,870.0% | 11,540.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 85.7 | 136.1 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 117.0 | 102.0 | 100 |
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Reviews for Racine 
9 Reviews
Sad to see how far it has fallen over the last three decades or so. Still very depressed More
This city is a complete mess. I have lived all over the US for work and this place is a little Detroit after the great depression post 2008. Work is non-existent and More
No jobs, no recreation. Poor education. High crime. More
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Reviews for Paterson 
1 Reviews
your murder rate for paterson,n j is lower than what the fbi reported .petersburg is higher than what the fbi More
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