Houston, TX 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.
Houston
72.1
#926 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Houston leads in cost of living index (96 vs 141). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 48). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $57,791).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Houston, TX | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.1 (#926) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 2,314,157 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $263,563 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $57,791 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 28.5 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.1 Score
Houston, TX
Space City with global energy
Median Home
$263,563
Population
2,314,157
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Southwest
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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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