New Britain, CT 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.
New Britain
70.7
#1073 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
New Britain leads in crime level (11.5 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in median household income ($64,698 vs $53,766). New Britain leads in average commute (21.7 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Britain, CT | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 70.7 (#1073) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 74,080 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $311,746 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $53,766 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 21.7 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 48 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 11.5 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 104 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | N/A | D+5.5 |
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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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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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