Paramount, CA vs West Palm Beach, FL
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
West Palm Beach
65.4
#1636 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 40). West Palm Beach leads in average commute (23.8 min vs 29 min). West Palm Beach leads in cost of living index (116 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | West Palm Beach, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 65.4 (#1636) |
| Population | 51,072 | 124,130 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $406,115 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $64,044 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 15.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 116 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+0.8 |
D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
Pacific
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D
65.4 Score
West Palm Beach, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$406,115
Population
124,130
Crime
High
Walk Score
40
Southeast
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