Muscatine, IA 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.
Muscatine
81.4
#43 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Muscatine leads in crime level (6.7 vs 15.5). Muscatine leads in average commute (17.1 min vs 25.7 min). Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 38).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Muscatine, IA | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 81.4 (#43) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 23,341 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $196,852 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $58,474 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 17.1 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 38 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 91 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+14.9 | D+5.5 |
B-
81.4 Score
Muscatine, IA
Small Iowa city with local appeal
Median Home
$196,852
Population
23,341
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
38
Midwest
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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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