Paramus, NJ vs Pontiac, MI
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
Pontiac
75
#522 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 27.0). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $40,307). Pontiac leads in cost of living index (84 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Pontiac, MI |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 75 (#522) |
| Population | 26,282 | 61,689 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $140,484 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $40,307 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 21.7 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 27.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 84 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+10.6 |
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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C
75 Score
Pontiac, MI
Michigan community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$140,484
Population
61,689
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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