Golden, CO 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.
Golden
67.8
#1379 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Golden leads in crime level (3.4 vs 5.8). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 42). Golden leads in cost of living index (152 vs 228).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Golden, CO | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.8 (#1379) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 20,242 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $865,982 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $90,990 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 23.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.4 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 152 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+19.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.8 Score
Golden, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$865,982
Population
20,242
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
West
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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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