Los Angeles, CA vs Pasadena, TX
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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 173). Los Angeles leads in walk score (68 vs 43). Pasadena leads in average commute (25.7 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.5 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+5.5 |
D-
60.9 Score
Los Angeles, CA
Entertainment capital of the world
Median Home
$946,268
Population
3,822,238
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C
Pacific
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C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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