Everett, MA 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.
Everett
65.8
#1607 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Everett leads in crime level (9.5 vs 13.2). Everett leads in cost of living index (145 vs 197). Pasadena leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 36.5 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Everett, MA | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.8 (#1607) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 50,318 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $640,422 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $77,796 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 36.5 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 83 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 9.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+39.5 | D+32.9 |
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65.8 Score
Everett, MA
Massachusetts community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$640,422
Population
50,318
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
83
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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