Paramus, NJ vs Rocky River, OH
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.
Paramus
67.9
#1371 nationally
Rocky River
77.9
#211 nationally
Rocky River leads in cost of living index (106 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $90,459). Rocky River leads in average commute (22.3 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Rocky River, OH |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 77.9 (#211) |
| Population | 26,282 | 21,236 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $408,262 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $90,459 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 22.3 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 44 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+31.5 |
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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C+
77.9 Score
Rocky River, OH
Small Ohio city with local appeal
Median Home
$408,262
Population
21,236
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
44
Midwest
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