Eagan, MN vs South 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.
Eagan
76.8
#310 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Eagan leads in crime level (2.8 vs 5.8). Eagan leads in cost of living index (117 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 41).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Eagan, MN | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 76.8 (#310) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 67,396 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $407,248 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $104,101 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 23.2 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 2.8 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 117 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.9 | D+32.9 |
C
76.8 Score
Eagan, MN
Minnesota community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$407,248
Population
67,396
Crime
Low
Walk Score
41
Midwest
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D
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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