Cedar Park, TX 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.
Cedar Park
73.8
#669 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.6). Cedar Park leads in cost of living index (121 vs 173). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 26).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cedar Park, TX | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.8 (#669) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 77,516 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $470,231 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $118,903 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 26.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.6 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 121 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+2.5 | D+3.4 |
C
73.8 Score
Cedar Park, TX
Texas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,231
Population
77,516
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
Southwest
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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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