Paramount, CA vs Sammamish, WA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Sammamish
65.1
#1652 nationally
Sammamish leads in crime level (0.8 vs 15.0). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 13). Sammamish leads in median household income ($215,047 vs $67,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Sammamish, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 65.1 (#1652) |
| Population | 51,072 | 65,116 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $1,557,390 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $215,047 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 31.7 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 0.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 201 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+51.7 |
D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
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D
65.1 Score
Sammamish, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$1,557,390
Population
65,116
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
13
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