Niagara Falls, NY 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.
Niagara Falls
78.8
#160 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Niagara Falls leads in average commute (18.8 min vs 29 min). Niagara Falls leads in cost of living index (92 vs 141). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $45,932).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Niagara Falls, NY | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.8 (#160) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 47,599 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $175,991 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $45,932 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 18.8 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 92 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.8 Score
Niagara Falls, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$175,991
Population
47,599
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
51
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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