Pasadena, TX vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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
75.2
#490 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 159). Rancho Cucamonga leads in median household income ($105,534 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 146,716 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+2.1 |
C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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