Compare: Paramus, NJ and Owatonna, MN

Paramus NJ

115.2

Cost of Living

above US average

26,359

Population

41.92

Crime Rate per 1000

above US average

$136,824

Median Income

above US average

$950,000

Median House Price

above US average

$2700

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.3%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Owatonna MN

105.3

Cost of Living

above US average

26,470

Population

12.62

Crime Rate per 1000

below US average

$78,295

Median Income

below US average

$275,000

Median House Price

above US average

$1600

Average Rent

above US average

Poverty Rate

below US average

4.2%

Unemployment Rate

above US average

Pros of Paramus

Great schools
Plenty of parks
Various restaurants
Diverse community
Community events often
Strong job market
Family-friendly area
Close to NYC
Low crime rates
Active nightlife

Cons of Paramus

Traffic congestion
Expensive housing
Limited kids activities
Higher taxes than average
High cost of living
Cold winters
Limited public transport
Some racist incidents
Few affordable housing options
Political tensions

Pros of Owatonna

Friendly community vibes
Access to nearby parks
Diverse local events
Family-friendly activities
Affordable housing options
Nice local dining options
Community-focused events
Low crime rates
Growing job market
Good schools available

Cons of Owatonna

Less cultural activities
Older infrastructure issues
Political views can be polarized
Job market highly seasonal
Few public transport options
Limited nightlife options
Rural area might feel isolated
Limited shopping amenities
Not very diverse population
Long winters can be rough