Imperial, 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.
Imperial
71.3
#996 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.1). Imperial leads in average commute (18.1 min vs 31 min). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $83,029).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial, CA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.3 (#996) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 21,591 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $445,376 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $83,029 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 18.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.1 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 118 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+0.9 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Imperial is missing data for 1 metric that Paramus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
C-
71.3 Score
Imperial, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$445,376
Population
21,591
Crime
Low
Median Income
$83,029
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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