Paramus, NJ vs Santa Clarita, 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 Clarita
64.1
#1722 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.5). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $116,186). Paramus leads in average commute (31 min vs 35.2 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Santa Clarita, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 64.1 (#1722) |
| Population | 26,282 | 224,028 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $799,577 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $116,186 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 35.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 4.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+32.9 |
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
64.1 Score
Santa Clarita, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$799,577
Population
224,028
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
Pacific
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