Paramus, NJ vs Thousand Oaks, 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
Thousand Oaks
66.7
#1516 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.8). Thousand Oaks leads in average commute (25.1 min vs 31 min). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Thousand Oaks, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 66.7 (#1516) |
| Population | 26,282 | 123,463 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $1,047,273 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $125,399 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 25.1 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 33 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 2.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 190 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+15.1 |
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
66.7 Score
Thousand Oaks, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,047,273
Population
123,463
Crime
Low
Walk Score
33
Pacific
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