Paramount, CA vs San Diego, 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.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
San Diego
65.3
#1643 nationally
San Diego leads in median household income ($89,457 vs $67,197). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 52). Paramount leads in cost of living index (141 vs 165).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | San Diego, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 65.3 (#1643) |
| Population | 51,072 | 1,388,320 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $994,682 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $89,457 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 6.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 165 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+16.8 |
D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
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D
65.3 Score
San Diego, CA
America's Finest City
Median Home
$994,682
Population
1,388,320
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
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