Bluffdale, UT vs Pasadena, 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.
Bluffdale
67.4
#1423 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Bluffdale leads in crime level (5.1 vs 13.2). Bluffdale leads in cost of living index (141 vs 197). Bluffdale leads in average commute (22.2 min vs 27.9 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Bluffdale, UT | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.4 (#1423) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 19,090 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $617,036 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $119,009 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 22.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | N/A | 69 |
| Crime Level | 5.1 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 141 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+32.9 |
Data coverage note: Bluffdale is missing data for 1 metric that Pasadena has. Scores with less coverage are penalized — see our methodology.
D+
67.4 Score
Bluffdale, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$617,036
Population
19,090
Crime
Moderate-Low
Median Income
$119,009
West
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D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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