Miami, FL 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.
Miami
64.3
#1703 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Miami leads in walk score (77 vs 43). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 128). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $51,362).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami, FL | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.3 (#1703) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 449,514 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $583,609 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $51,362 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 29.8 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 77 | 43 |
| Crime Level | Moderate-High | 15.5 |
| School Rating | 5.5 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 128 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+5.5 |
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64.3 Score
Miami, FL
Gateway to Latin America
Median Home
$583,609
Population
449,514
Crime
Moderate-High
Schools
C+
Southeast
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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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