New Britain, CT 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.
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
New Britain leads in cost of living index (104 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $53,766). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 48).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Britain, CT | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1073) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 74,080 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,746 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+32.9 |
C-
70.7 Score
New Britain, CT
Connecticut community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$311,746
Population
74,080
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
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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