Florissant, MO 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.
Florissant
80.2
#87 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Florissant leads in cost of living index (89 vs 197). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 39). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $64,178).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Florissant, MO | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 80.2 (#87) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 51,128 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,718 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $64,178 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 9.3 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 89 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+23.4 | D+32.9 |
B-
80.2 Score
Florissant, MO
Missouri community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$196,718
Population
51,128
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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