Pasadena, CA vs San Pablo, 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.
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
San Pablo
62.8
#1826 nationally
San Pablo leads in cost of living index (140 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $72,552). Pasadena leads in crime level (13.2 vs 17.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | San Pablo, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 62.8 (#1826) |
| Population | 133,560 | 31,249 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $561,356 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $72,552 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 33.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 73 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 17.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 140 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+38.0 |
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
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D-
62.8 Score
San Pablo, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$561,356
Population
31,249
Crime
High
Walk Score
73
Pacific
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