Laguna Beach, CA 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.
Laguna Beach
64.3
#1701 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 43). Laguna Beach leads in crime level (4.6 vs 5.8). Laguna Beach leads in average commute (27.4 min vs 30.6 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Laguna Beach, CA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1701) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 22,332 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $3,056,376 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $141,875 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 27.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 4.6 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | N/A | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+2.6 | D+32.9 |
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64.3 Score
Laguna Beach, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$3,056,376
Population
22,332
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
43
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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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