Paramus, NJ vs Yonkers, NY
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
Yonkers
64.3
#1705 nationally
Paramus leads in crime level (0.8 vs 8.5). Yonkers leads in walk score (69 vs 37). Paramus leads in median household income ($136,824 vs $78,208).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramus, NJ | Yonkers, NY |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.9 (#1371) | 64.3 (#1705) |
| Population | 26,282 | 207,657 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,086,056 | $710,085 |
| Median Household Income | $136,824 | $78,208 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 34.8 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 0.8 | 8.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 142 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+3.4 | D+26.3 |
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
64.3 Score
Yonkers, NY
Growing New York city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$710,085
Population
207,657
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
69
Northeast
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