Paramus, NJ vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $57,346). San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 173). San Antonio leads in average commute (25.4 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 26,282 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+9.8 |
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
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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