Birmingham, AL 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.
Birmingham
75
#508 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $38,838). Birmingham leads in cost of living index (84 vs 173). Birmingham leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Birmingham, AL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75 (#508) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 196,644 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $137,168 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $38,838 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | High | 0.8 |
| School Rating | 4.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 84 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.4 | D+3.4 |
C
75 Score
Birmingham, AL
Magic City reinventing itself
Median Home
$137,168
Population
196,644
Crime
High
Schools
C-
Southeast
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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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