Lafayette, 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.
Lafayette
62.7
#1832 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.2). Paramus leads in cost of living index (173 vs 280). Lafayette leads in median household income ($219,250 vs $136,824).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Lafayette, CA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.7 (#1832) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 25,048 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,941,109 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $219,250 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 29.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 26 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.2 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 280 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.7 Score
Lafayette, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,941,109
Population
25,048
Crime
Low
Walk Score
26
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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