New Berlin, WI 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.
New Berlin
72.6
#861 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.7). Paramus leads in walk score (37 vs 19). New Berlin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Berlin, WI | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#861) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 40,260 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $461,638 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $94,769 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 22.3 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 19 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.7 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+19.8 | D+3.4 |
C-
72.6 Score
New Berlin, WI
Small Wisconsin city with local appeal
Median Home
$461,638
Population
40,260
Crime
Low
Walk Score
19
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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