Cottonwood Heights, UT 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.
Cottonwood Heights
70.2
#1124 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Cottonwood Heights leads in crime level (2.4 vs 15.5). Cottonwood Heights leads in median household income ($110,197 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 130).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cottonwood Heights, UT | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.2 (#1124) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 32,204 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $785,258 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $110,197 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 22.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 2.4 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 130 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.2 | D+5.5 |
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70.2 Score
Cottonwood Heights, UT
Small Utah city with local appeal
Median Home
$785,258
Population
32,204
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
West
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C
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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