Paramount, CA vs Phoenix, AZ
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
Phoenix
66.7
#1514 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 41). Phoenix leads in cost of living index (106 vs 141). Phoenix leads in average commute (26.7 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Phoenix, AZ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 66.7 (#1514) |
| Population | 51,072 | 1,650,070 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $408,770 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $65,891 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 26.7 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 106 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+3.5 |
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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D
66.7 Score
Phoenix, AZ
Valley of the Sun with explosive growth
Median Home
$408,770
Population
1,650,070
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southwest
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