Goose Creek, SC 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.
Goose Creek
71.4
#981 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 14). Goose Creek leads in crime level (7.0 vs 15.0). Goose Creek leads in cost of living index (106 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Goose Creek, SC | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#981) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 49,249 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $325,372 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $84,041 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 14 | 64 |
| Crime Level | 7.0 | 15.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 106 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+16.3 | D+32.9 |
C-
71.4 Score
Goose Creek, SC
Small South Carolina city with local appeal
Median Home
$325,372
Population
49,249
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
14
Southeast
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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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