Paramount, CA vs Stamford, CT
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
Stamford
68.1
#1350 nationally
Stamford leads in median household income ($99,654 vs $67,197). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 57). Stamford leads in cost of living index (138 vs 141).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Stamford, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 68.1 (#1350) |
| Population | 51,072 | 135,892 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $728,197 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $99,654 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 57 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | Moderate-Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 138 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
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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D+
68.1 Score
Stamford, CT
Corporate headquarters with urban revival
Median Home
$728,197
Population
135,892
Crime
Moderate-Low
Schools
B
Northeast
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