Paramus, NJ vs South Elgin, IL
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
South Elgin
75.4
#467 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 5.2). South Elgin leads in cost of living index (112 vs 173). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $118,293).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | South Elgin, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 75.4 (#467) |
| Population | 26,282 | 24,277 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $379,258 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $118,293 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 28.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 5.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 112 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+9.4 |
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
75.4 Score
South Elgin, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$379,258
Population
24,277
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
32
Midwest
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