Paramus, NJ vs San Bernardino, CA
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 Bernardino
62.2
#1869 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 24.6). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $61,323). San Bernardino leads in cost of living index (124 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | San Bernardino, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 62.2 (#1869) |
| Population | 26,282 | 223,728 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $495,055 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $61,323 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 24.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 124 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+2.1 |
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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D-
62.2 Score
San Bernardino, CA
Growing California city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$495,055
Population
223,728
Crime
High
Walk Score
45
Pacific
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