Pasadena, CA vs Providence, RI

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

vs

Providence

67.8

#1384 nationally

Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $50,991). Providence leads in cost of living index (107 vs 197). Providence leads in average commute (24.8 min vs 27.9 min).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric Pasadena, CA Providence, RI
WhereAtHome Score 61.6 (#1898) 67.8 (#1384)
Population 133,560 189,692
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,206,740 $437,919
Median Household Income $97,818 $50,991
Average Commute 27.9 min 24.8 min
Walk Score 69 72
Crime Level 13.2 Moderate-High
School Rating N/A 4.8
Cost of Living Index 197 107
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+14.4