Scottsdale, AZ vs South Pasadena, 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.
Scottsdale
68.2
#1340 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Scottsdale leads in cost of living index (124 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 37). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $98,721).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Scottsdale, AZ | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.2 (#1340) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 265,356 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $854,394 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $98,721 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 24.2 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 37 | 67 |
| Crime Level | Low | 5.8 |
| School Rating | 8.2 | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 124 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+3.5 | D+32.9 |
D+
68.2 Score
Scottsdale, AZ
Desert luxury and Southwestern style
Median Home
$854,394
Population
265,356
Crime
Low
Schools
A-
Southwest
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D
63.6 Score
South Pasadena, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$1,707,701
Population
25,623
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
67
Pacific
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