Hollywood, FL 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.
Hollywood
68.8
#1282 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.7). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $61,958). Hollywood leads in cost of living index (118 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hollywood, FL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.8 (#1282) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 153,859 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,787 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $61,958 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 30.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.7 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+17.0 | D+3.4 |
D+
68.8 Score
Hollywood, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$445,787
Population
153,859
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
52
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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