Paramount, CA vs Rancho Cordova, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Paramount
61.7
#1892 nationally
Rancho Cordova
65.2
#1647 nationally
Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 43). Rancho Cordova leads in crime level (11.7 vs 15.0). Rancho Cordova leads in median household income ($85,099 vs $67,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Rancho Cordova, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 65.2 (#1647) |
| Population | 51,072 | 82,605 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $535,848 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $85,099 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 27.2 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 11.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 132 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+19.7 |
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
65.2 Score
Rancho Cordova, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$535,848
Population
82,605
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
Pacific
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