Paramus, NJ vs San Mateo, 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 Mateo
63
#1808 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 6.7). San Mateo leads in walk score (68 vs 37). Paramus leads in cost of living index (173 vs 249).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | San Mateo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 63 (#1808) |
| Population | 26,282 | 101,327 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $1,685,162 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $149,152 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 28.5 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 68 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 6.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 249 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+50.3 |
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
63 Score
San Mateo, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,685,162
Population
101,327
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
68
Pacific
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