Palatine, 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.
Palatine
74.6
#575 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 1.8). Palatine leads in cost of living index (115 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $93,383).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palatine, IL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.6 (#575) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 64,869 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $396,744 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $93,383 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 28.7 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 115 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+42.0 | D+3.4 |
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74.6 Score
Palatine, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$396,744
Population
64,869
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
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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