Paramus, NJ vs Round Rock, TX
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
Round Rock
75.1
#504 nationally
Round Rock leads in cost of living index (108 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $102,891). Round Rock leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Round Rock, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 75.1 (#504) |
| Population | 26,282 | 139,077 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $405,249 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $102,891 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+2.5 |
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
75.1 Score
Round Rock, TX
Dell's hometown in the Austin suburbs
Median Home
$405,249
Population
139,077
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Southwest
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