Paramus, NJ vs West Haven, 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
West Haven
68.8
#1287 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 3.8). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $92,425). West Haven leads in cost of living index (122 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | West Haven, UT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 68.8 (#1287) |
| Population | 26,282 | 24,014 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $529,421 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $92,425 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 23 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 3.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 122 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+23.5 |
Data coverage note: West Haven is missing data for 1 metric that Paramus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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+
68.8 Score
West Haven, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$529,421
Population
24,014
Crime
Low
Median Income
$92,425
West
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