Laguna Hills, 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.
Laguna Hills
62.6
#1840 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 6.4). Laguna Hills leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 31 min). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $122,902).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Hills, CA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.6 (#1840) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 30,243 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,236,917 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $122,902 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 189 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+3.4 |
D-
62.6 Score
Laguna Hills, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,236,917
Population
30,243
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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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