New Castle, PA 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.
New Castle
83.1
#17 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
New Castle leads in crime level (2.3 vs 15.0). New Castle leads in cost of living index (79 vs 141). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $39,948).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Castle, PA | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 83.1 (#17) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 21,413 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $153,221 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $39,948 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 20.9 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 44 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 2.3 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 79 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+33.8 | D+32.9 |
B
83.1 Score
New Castle, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Median Home
$153,221
Population
21,413
Crime
Low
Walk Score
44
Northeast
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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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