Paramus, NJ vs Upper Arlington, OH
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
Upper Arlington
77.3
#262 nationally
Upper Arlington leads in average commute (19.3 min vs 31 min). Upper Arlington leads in cost of living index (131 vs 173). Upper Arlington leads in walk score (45 vs 37).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Upper Arlington, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 77.3 (#262) |
| Population | 26,282 | 35,743 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $650,170 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $144,705 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 19.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 131 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+28.4 |
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+
77.3 Score
Upper Arlington, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$650,170
Population
35,743
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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