Paramount, CA vs West 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
West St. Paul
74.8
#558 nationally
West St. Paul leads in crime level (4.5 vs 15.0). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 45). West St. Paul leads in cost of living index (105 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | West St. Paul, MN |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 74.8 (#558) |
| Population | 51,072 | 21,722 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $324,921 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $68,359 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.5 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 45 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 4.5 |
| 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 |
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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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C
74.8 Score
West St. Paul, MN
Small Minnesota city with local appeal
Median Home
$324,921
Population
21,722
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
45
Midwest
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