Pasadena, TX vs Shawnee, KS
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
Shawnee
71.3
#1002 nationally
Shawnee leads in crime level (7.6 vs 15.5). Pasadena leads in walk score (43 vs 24). Shawnee leads in median household income ($100,649 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Shawnee, KS |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 71.3 (#1002) |
| Population | 146,716 | 69,417 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $431,429 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $100,649 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 7.6 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 105 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+8.5 |
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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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71.3 Score
Shawnee, KS
Kansas community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$431,429
Population
69,417
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
24
Midwest
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