Paramus, NJ vs Spanish Fork, UT
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
Spanish Fork
72.6
#866 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.1). Spanish Fork leads in average commute (20.2 min vs 31 min). Spanish Fork leads in cost of living index (118 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Spanish Fork, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 72.6 (#866) |
| Population | 26,282 | 45,557 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $520,115 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $93,989 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 20.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 30 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 2.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+39.8 |
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-
72.6 Score
Spanish Fork, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$520,115
Population
45,557
Crime
Low
Walk Score
30
West
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