Hoffman Estates, 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.
Hoffman Estates
73
#796 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.1). Hoffman Estates leads in cost of living index (116 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $107,428).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Hoffman Estates, IL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73 (#796) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 50,179 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $412,578 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $107,428 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 29.4 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 35 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.1 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
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73 Score
Hoffman Estates, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$412,578
Population
50,179
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
35
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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