Panama City, FL 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.
Panama City
66.5
#1538 nationally
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 17.8). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $57,221). Panama City leads in cost of living index (101 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Panama City, FL | Paramus, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 66.5 (#1538) | 67.9 (#1371) |
| Population | 35,660 | 26,282 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $286,249 | $1,086,056 |
| Median Household Income | $57,221 | $136,824 |
| Average Commute | 21.1 min | 31 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 37 |
| Crime Level | 17.8 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 173 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+47.4 | D+3.4 |
Data coverage note: Panama City is missing data for 1 metric that Paramus has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D
66.5 Score
Panama City, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$286,249
Population
35,660
Crime
High
Median Income
$57,221
Southeast
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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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