Herndon, VA 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.
Herndon
68.4
#1320 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Herndon leads in cost of living index (145 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 51). Herndon leads in average commute (26 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Herndon, VA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.4 (#1320) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 24,935 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $734,699 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $133,403 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 26 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 51 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 6.6 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 145 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+35.0 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.4 Score
Herndon, VA
Small Virginia city with local appeal
Median Home
$734,699
Population
24,935
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
51
Northeast
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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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