Pasadena, TX vs Upland, 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
Upland
61.5
#1906 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 158). Upland leads in crime level (10.1 vs 15.5). Upland leads in median household income ($93,994 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Upland, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 61.5 (#1906) |
| Population | 146,716 | 78,699 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $823,319 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $93,994 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 30.4 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 48 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 10.1 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 158 |
| 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
View Pasadena, TX →
D-
61.5 Score
Upland, CA
California community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$823,319
Population
78,699
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
48
Pacific
View Upland, CA →