North Chicago, 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.
North Chicago
79.5
#119 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 4.9). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $52,011). North Chicago leads in average commute (16.9 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | North Chicago, IL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 79.5 (#119) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 30,416 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $226,134 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $52,011 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 16.9 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 4.9 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.8 | D+3.4 |
C+
79.5 Score
North Chicago, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$226,134
Population
30,416
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
36
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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