Los Angeles, 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.
Los Angeles
60.9
#1917 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $74,891). Los Angeles leads in cost of living index (173 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in average commute (30.6 min vs 31.4 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Los Angeles, CA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 60.9 (#1917) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 3,822,238 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $946,268 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $74,891 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 31.4 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 68 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 5.4 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 173 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+32.9 |
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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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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