Eden Prairie, MN 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.
Eden Prairie
74
#642 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 2.0). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 18). Eden Prairie leads in cost of living index (127 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eden Prairie, MN | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74 (#642) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 62,166 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $508,114 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $129,345 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 18 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 2.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 127 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.6 | D+3.4 |
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74 Score
Eden Prairie, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$508,114
Population
62,166
Crime
Low
Walk Score
18
Midwest
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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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