Camden, NJ 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.
Camden
74.3
#607 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Pasadena leads in crime level (13.2 vs 37.8). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $36,258). Camden leads in cost of living index (96 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Camden, NJ | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 74.3 (#607) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 71,100 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $146,599 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $36,258 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 63 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 37.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+27.4 | D+32.9 |
C
74.3 Score
Camden, NJ
New Jersey community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$146,599
Population
71,100
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
63
Northeast
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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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