Orlando, FL 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.
Orlando
68.7
#1298 nationally
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 42). Orlando leads in cost of living index (101 vs 141). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $57,891).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Orlando, FL | Paramount, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.7 (#1298) | 61.7 (#1892) |
| Population | 320,742 | 51,072 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $374,196 | $654,731 |
| Median Household Income | $57,891 | $67,197 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 29 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 64 |
| Crime Level | Moderate | 15.0 |
| School Rating | 6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 101 | 141 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+13.6 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.7 Score
Orlando, FL
Theme park capital with growing diversity
Median Home
$374,196
Population
320,742
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
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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