Pasadena, CA vs St. Petersburg, FL
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
St. Petersburg
67.8
#1386 nationally
St. Petersburg leads in cost of living index (113 vs 197). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 43). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $70,333).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | St. Petersburg, FL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 67.8 (#1386) |
| Population | 133,560 | 263,553 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $358,420 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $70,333 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 24 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 17.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 113 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+5.2 |
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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D+
67.8 Score
St. Petersburg, FL
Growing Florida city with expanding opportunities
Median Home
$358,420
Population
263,553
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southeast
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