Paramount, CA vs Portland, OR
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
Portland
67.1
#1464 nationally
Portland leads in median household income ($78,423 vs $67,197). Portland leads in cost of living index (128 vs 141). Portland leads in average commute (26.8 min vs 29 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Portland, OR |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 67.1 (#1464) |
| Population | 51,072 | 635,067 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $534,270 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $78,423 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 26.8 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | Moderate-High |
| School Rating | N/A | 5.8 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 128 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+62.1 |
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+
67.1 Score
Portland, OR
Keep Portland Weird
Median Home
$534,270
Population
635,067
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Pacific
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