Miami Gardens, FL 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.
Miami Gardens
62.4
#1860 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 38). Miami Gardens leads in cost of living index (112 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $56,071).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Miami Gardens, FL | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 62.4 (#1860) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 110,717 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $475,819 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $56,071 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 32.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 11.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 112 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+11.4 | D+32.9 |
D-
62.4 Score
Miami Gardens, FL
Mid-size Florida city with community character
Median Home
$475,819
Population
110,717
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
38
Southeast
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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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