Paramus, NJ vs Sioux Falls, SD
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
Sioux Falls
75.5
#452 nationally
Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $68,921). Sioux Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 173). Sioux Falls leads in average commute (17.8 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Sioux Falls, SD |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 75.5 (#452) |
| Population | 26,282 | 205,992 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $336,110 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $68,921 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 17.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 92 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+12.7 |
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
75.5 Score
Sioux Falls, SD
Rising star of the Northern Plains
Median Home
$336,110
Population
205,992
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B+
Midwest
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