Cincinnati, OH vs Pasadena, TX
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.
Cincinnati
72.8
#820 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $46,094). Cincinnati leads in walk score (50 vs 43). Cincinnati leads in average commute (23.5 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cincinnati, OH | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.8 (#820) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 311,097 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $251,326 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $46,094 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 23.5 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 50 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.5 |
| School Rating | 5.6 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+14.9 | D+5.5 |
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72.8 Score
Cincinnati, OH
Queen City charm with renewed energy
Median Home
$251,326
Population
311,097
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Midwest
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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