Imperial Beach, CA 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.
Imperial Beach
62.9
#1815 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $75,731). Imperial Beach leads in cost of living index (167 vs 197). Pasadena leads in crime level (13.2 vs 14.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Imperial Beach, CA | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.9 (#1815) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 25,458 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $844,131 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $75,731 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 14.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 167 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+16.8 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.9 Score
Imperial Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$844,131
Population
25,458
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
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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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