Braintree Town, MA 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.
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.8). Braintree Town leads in cost of living index (149 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $120,593).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Braintree Town, MA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 38,490 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $0 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $120,593 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 32.6 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 149 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+28.8 | D+3.4 |
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Score
Braintree Town, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Population
38,490
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Median Income
$120,593
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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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