Paramus, NJ vs Westerville, 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
Westerville
71.2
#1015 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 6.1). Westerville leads in cost of living index (106 vs 173). Westerville leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Westerville, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 71.2 (#1015) |
| Population | 26,282 | 37,958 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $454,134 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $103,617 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 28 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 6.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+6.6 |
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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C-
71.2 Score
Westerville, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$454,134
Population
37,958
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
28
Midwest
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