Paramus, NJ vs Walla Walla, WA
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
Walla Walla
71.6
#969 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 7.8). Walla Walla leads in average commute (12.9 min vs 31 min). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $58,179).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Walla Walla, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 71.6 (#969) |
| Population | 26,282 | 33,339 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $420,895 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $58,179 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 12.9 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 47 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 7.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 111 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | R+8.1 |
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-
71.6 Score
Walla Walla, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$420,895
Population
33,339
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
47
Pacific
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