Anaheim, CA vs Paramus, 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.
Anaheim
62.6
#1837 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $77,892). Anaheim leads in walk score (49 vs 37). Anaheim leads in cost of living index (145 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Anaheim, CA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1837) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 353,085 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $953,171 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $77,892 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 49 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 5.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.6 Score
Anaheim, CA
Home of the Happiest Place on Earth
Median Home
$953,171
Population
353,085
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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D+
67.9 Score
Paramus, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,086,056
Population
26,282
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
37
Northeast
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