Moses Lake, WA vs Paramount, 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.
Moses Lake
69.1
#1255 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 29). Moses Lake leads in average commute (18.7 min vs 29 min). Moses Lake leads in crime level (10.8 vs 15.0).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Moses Lake, WA | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.1 (#1255) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 26,299 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $367,681 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $66,218 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 18.7 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 10.8 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 107 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+37.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.1 Score
Moses Lake, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$367,681
Population
26,299
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
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D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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