Paramus, NJ vs Seal Beach, 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
Seal Beach
59.7
#1946 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 13.2). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $75,507). Seal Beach leads in cost of living index (149 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Seal Beach, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 59.7 (#1946) |
| Population | 26,282 | 24,352 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $841,961 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $75,507 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 149 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+2.6 |
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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F
59.7 Score
Seal Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$841,961
Population
24,352
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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