Paramus, NJ vs Santa Clara, 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
Santa Clara
65.7
#1617 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.0). Santa Clara leads in walk score (58 vs 37). Paramus leads in cost of living index (173 vs 241).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Santa Clara, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 65.7 (#1617) |
| Population | 26,282 | 131,062 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $1,680,833 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $165,352 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 23.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 58 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 241 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+40.0 |
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
65.7 Score
Santa Clara, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,680,833
Population
131,062
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
58
Pacific
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