Brentwood, TN 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.
Brentwood
64.4
#1691 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 4). Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.6). Brentwood leads in median household income ($181,576 vs $136,824).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Brentwood, TN | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.4 (#1691) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 45,265 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,402,029 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $181,576 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 26.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 4 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 166 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+32.4 | D+3.4 |
D
64.4 Score
Brentwood, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,402,029
Population
45,265
Crime
Low
Walk Score
4
Southeast
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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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