Paramount, CA vs Yakima, WA
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
Yakima
70
#1150 nationally
Yakima leads in average commute (17.9 min vs 29 min). Yakima leads in cost of living index (107 vs 141). Paramount leads in walk score (64 vs 49).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Paramount, CA | Yakima, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.7 (#1892) | 70 (#1150) |
| Population | 51,072 | 96,750 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $654,731 | $367,203 |
| Median Household Income | $67,197 | $55,734 |
| Average Commute | 29 min | 17.9 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 15.0 | 14.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 107 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+14.3 |
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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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70 Score
Yakima, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$367,203
Population
96,750
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
49
Pacific
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