Dickinson, TX 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.
Dickinson
77
#284 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.9). Dickinson leads in cost of living index (99 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $81,739).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dickinson, TX | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77 (#284) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 21,834 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $270,294 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $81,739 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 28.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 5.9 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 99 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+27.4 | D+3.4 |
C+
77 Score
Dickinson, TX
Small Texas city with local appeal
Median Home
$270,294
Population
21,834
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
28
Southwest
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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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