Aurora, CO vs Paramus, NJ
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.
Aurora
65
#1656 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $72,342). Aurora leads in cost of living index (108 vs 173). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 33).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Aurora, CO | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65 (#1656) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 394,934 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $458,582 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $72,342 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 37 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+3.4 |
D
65 Score
Aurora, CO
Denver's diverse neighbor
Median Home
$458,582
Population
394,934
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
West
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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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