Fitchburg, 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.
Fitchburg
67
#1469 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Fitchburg leads in cost of living index (111 vs 197). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 43). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $65,963).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Fitchburg, MA | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67 (#1469) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 41,579 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $409,654 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $65,963 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 26.1 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 13.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 111 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+10.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
67 Score
Fitchburg, MA
Small Massachusetts city with local appeal
Median Home
$409,654
Population
41,579
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
43
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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