Pasadena, TX vs Westmont, 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
Westmont
74.6
#578 nationally
Westmont leads in crime level (1.5 vs 15.5). Westmont leads in median household income ($82,519 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 116).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Westmont, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 74.6 (#578) |
| Population | 146,716 | 23,933 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $417,239 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $82,519 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 25.8 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 52 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 1.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 116 |
| 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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74.6 Score
Westmont, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$417,239
Population
23,933
Crime
Low
Walk Score
52
Midwest
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