Maple Valley, WA 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.
Maple Valley
65.6
#1623 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 3.0). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 24). Paramus leads in average commute (31 min vs 39.1 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Maple Valley, WA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.6 (#1623) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 28,434 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $784,011 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $137,595 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 39.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 24 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 3.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 148 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+51.7 | D+3.4 |
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65.6 Score
Maple Valley, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$784,011
Population
28,434
Crime
Low
Walk Score
24
Pacific
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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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