Paramount, CA vs SeaTac, WA
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
SeaTac
63.7
#1751 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 38). SeaTac leads in crime level (11.2 vs 15.0). SeaTac leads in median household income ($79,433 vs $67,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | SeaTac, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 63.7 (#1751) |
| Population | 51,072 | 31,799 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $589,243 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $79,433 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 26.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 38 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 11.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 129 |
| 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
63.7 Score
SeaTac, WA
Small Washington city with local appeal
Median Home
$589,243
Population
31,799
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Pacific
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