Edwardsville, IL 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.
Edwardsville
78.8
#157 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Edwardsville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $87,094). Edwardsville leads in average commute (24.1 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Edwardsville, IL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#157) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 26,698 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $333,548 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $87,094 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 24.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 31 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+3.4 |
C+
78.8 Score
Edwardsville, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$333,548
Population
26,698
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
31
Midwest
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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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