Pasadena, CA vs Philadelphia, PA
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.
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Philadelphia
72.6
#863 nationally
Philadelphia leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $52,649). Pasadena leads in average commute (27.9 min vs 32.8 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Philadelphia, PA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 72.6 (#863) |
| Population | 133,560 | 1,573,916 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $234,630 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $52,649 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 32.8 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 74 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | High |
| School Rating | N/A | 4.5 |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+58.8 |
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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C-
72.6 Score
Philadelphia, PA
City of Brotherly Love with gritty charm
Median Home
$234,630
Population
1,573,916
Crime
High
Schools
C
Northeast
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