Paramount, CA vs Santa Maria, 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
Santa Maria
63.3
#1783 nationally
Santa Maria leads in average commute (22.1 min vs 29 min). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 52). Santa Maria leads in median household income ($81,237 vs $67,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Santa Maria, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 63.3 (#1783) |
| Population | 51,072 | 109,987 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $668,983 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $81,237 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 22.1 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 18.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+26.7 |
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
63.3 Score
Santa Maria, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$668,983
Population
109,987
Crime
High
Walk Score
52
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