Pasadena, TX vs Villa Park, IL
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
Villa Park
75.2
#495 nationally
Villa Park leads in crime level (5.0 vs 15.5). Villa Park leads in median household income ($90,287 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 110).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Villa Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 75.2 (#495) |
| Population | 146,716 | 21,727 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $369,389 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $90,287 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.3 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 49 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 5.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.2 Score
Villa Park, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$369,389
Population
21,727
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
49
Midwest
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