Paramus, NJ vs Sunnyvale, 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
Sunnyvale
66.4
#1551 nationally
Sunnyvale leads in walk score (54 vs 37). Sunnyvale leads in median household income ($168,924 vs $136,824). Sunnyvale leads in average commute (25.6 min vs 31 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Sunnyvale, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 66.4 (#1551) |
| Population | 26,282 | 155,805 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $2,050,814 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $168,924 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 25.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 8.6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 205 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+40.0 |
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
66.4 Score
Sunnyvale, CA
Heart of tech innovation
Median Home
$2,050,814
Population
155,805
Crime
Low
Schools
A
Pacific
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