Paramount, CA vs Pasco, WA
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
Pasco
69.2
#1243 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 32). Pasco leads in cost of living index (98 vs 141). Pasco leads in average commute (21.4 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Pasco, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 69.2 (#1243) |
| Population | 51,072 | 81,482 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $421,383 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $68,924 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 32 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 98 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+22.7 |
D-
61.7 Score
Paramount, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$654,731
Population
51,072
Crime
High
Walk Score
64
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D+
69.2 Score
Pasco, WA
Growing Tri-Cities hub
Median Home
$421,383
Population
81,482
Crime
Moderate
Schools
C+
Pacific
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