Atlantic City, NJ vs Paramount, 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.
Atlantic City
71.9
#942 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in crime level (15.0 vs 48.8). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $35,188). Atlantic City leads in cost of living index (104 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Atlantic City, NJ | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.9 (#942) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 38,464 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $221,467 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $35,188 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 23.7 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 74 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 48.8 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.0 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.9 Score
Atlantic City, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$221,467
Population
38,464
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
74
Northeast
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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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