Paramus, NJ vs Spartanburg, SC
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
Spartanburg
72.7
#850 nationally
Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $42,891). Spartanburg leads in cost of living index (86 vs 173). Spartanburg leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Spartanburg, SC |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 72.7 (#850) |
| Population | 26,282 | 37,448 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $233,747 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $42,891 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 86 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+33.6 |
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-
72.7 Score
Spartanburg, SC
Hub City of the Upstate
Median Home
$233,747
Population
37,448
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southeast
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