Niagara Falls, NY 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.
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 13.7). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $45,932). Niagara Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Niagara Falls, NY | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#160) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 47,599 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $175,991 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $45,932 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | D+3.4 |
C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
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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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