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

vs

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