Paramount, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
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.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 141). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $52,649). Philadelphia leads in walk score (74 vs 64).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 51,072 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+58.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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