Mineola, NY 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.
Mineola
69.5
#1198 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Mineola leads in crime level (4.2 vs 13.2). Mineola leads in median household income ($130,111 vs $97,818). Mineola leads in cost of living index (154 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Mineola, NY | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69.5 (#1198) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 21,169 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $846,368 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $130,111 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 31.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 78 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 4.2 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 154 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+4.2 | D+32.9 |
D+
69.5 Score
Mineola, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$846,368
Population
21,169
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
78
Northeast
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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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