Paramus, NJ vs Worcester, MA
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
Worcester
66.6
#1530 nationally
Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $52,891). Worcester leads in walk score (62 vs 37). Worcester leads in cost of living index (108 vs 173).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Worcester, MA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 66.6 (#1530) |
| Population | 26,282 | 206,518 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $441,802 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $52,891 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 26.4 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 62 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 108 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+10.0 |
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
66.6 Score
Worcester, MA
Heart of the Commonwealth
Median Home
$441,802
Population
206,518
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Northeast
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