Paramount, CA vs Phenix City, AL
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
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 24). Phenix City leads in cost of living index (90 vs 141). Paramount leads in median household income ($67,197 vs $46,944).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 51,072 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.8 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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