Moses Lake, 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.
Moses Lake
69.1
#1255 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 10.8). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $66,218). Moses Lake leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moses Lake, WA | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1255) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 26,299 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,681 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $66,218 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.5 | D+3.4 |
D+
69.1 Score
Moses Lake, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,681
Population
26,299
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
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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