Paramount, CA vs Pleasant Hill, 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.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Pleasant Hill
64.1
#1719 nationally
Pleasant Hill leads in crime level (6.5 vs 15.0). Pleasant Hill leads in median household income ($137,685 vs $67,197). Paramount leads in cost of living index (141 vs 191).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Pleasant Hill, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 64.1 (#1719) |
| Population | 51,072 | 33,802 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $992,042 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $137,685 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 32.3 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 54 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 6.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 191 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
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
64.1 Score
Pleasant Hill, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$992,042
Population
33,802
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
54
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