Paramount, CA vs St. Paul, MN
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
St. Paul
66.9
#1493 nationally
St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141). St. Paul leads in average commute (23.1 min vs 29 min). Paramount leads in crime level (15.0 vs 16.9).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 66.9 (#1493) |
| Population | 51,072 | 303,820 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $299,582 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $69,919 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.1 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | N/A |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 16.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+12.9 |
Data coverage note: St. Paul is missing data for 1 metric that Paramount has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
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
66.9 Score
St. Paul, MN
Growing Minnesota city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$299,582
Population
303,820
Crime
High
Median Income
$69,919
Midwest
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