Oakland, 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.
Oakland
62
#1880 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Oakland leads in walk score (73 vs 37). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $85,459). Oakland leads in cost of living index (155 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Oakland, CA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62 (#1880) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 433,823 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $717,798 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $85,459 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 32.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 73 | 37 |
| Crime Level | High | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 4.8 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 155 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+53.6 | D+3.4 |
D-
62 Score
Oakland, CA
Gritty, diverse, and full of culture
Median Home
$717,798
Population
433,823
Crime
High
Schools
C
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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