Paramus, NJ vs Pompano Beach, FL
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.
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Pompano Beach
69.7
#1177 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 6.5). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $61,155). Pompano Beach leads in cost of living index (111 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Pompano Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 69.7 (#1177) |
| Population | 26,282 | 113,619 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $354,605 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $61,155 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 27 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+17.0 |
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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D+
69.7 Score
Pompano Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$354,605
Population
113,619
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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