Paramus, NJ vs San Pablo, CA
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
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 17.2). San Pablo leads in walk score (73 vs 37). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $72,552).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 26,282 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+38.0 |
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-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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