New Rochelle, NY vs South 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 Rochelle
67.2
#1455 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
New Rochelle leads in crime level (3.7 vs 5.8). New Rochelle leads in cost of living index (159 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $100,542).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | New Rochelle, NY | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.2 (#1455) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 83,742 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $964,313 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $100,542 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 32.5 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 64 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.7 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 159 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+26.3 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.2 Score
New Rochelle, NY
New York community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$964,313
Population
83,742
Crime
Low
Walk Score
64
Northeast
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D
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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