Paramount, CA vs West Sacramento, 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
West Sacramento
67.8
#1387 nationally
West Sacramento leads in crime level (8.0 vs 15.0). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 39). West Sacramento leads in median household income ($87,044 vs $67,197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | West Sacramento, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 67.8 (#1387) |
| Population | 51,072 | 55,842 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $529,343 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $87,044 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 23.9 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 39 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 137 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+36.3 |
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+
67.8 Score
West Sacramento, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$529,343
Population
55,842
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Pacific
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