Grayslake, IL 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.
Grayslake
76.3
#362 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.8). Grayslake leads in cost of living index (108 vs 173). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 28).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Grayslake, IL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.3 (#362) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 20,954 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,561 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $110,662 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 28 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 108 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+3.4 |
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76.3 Score
Grayslake, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$374,561
Population
20,954
Crime
Low
Walk Score
28
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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