Pasadena, TX vs San Jose, 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
San Jose
63
#1807 nationally
San Jose leads in median household income ($142,891 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 198). San Jose leads in walk score (51 vs 43).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | San Jose, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 63 (#1807) |
| Population | 146,716 | 983,489 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $1,391,204 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $142,891 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 28.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 51 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 198 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+40.0 |
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
San Jose, CA
Capital of Silicon Valley
Median Home
$1,391,204
Population
983,489
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B
Pacific
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