South Pasadena, CA vs Walnut Creek, 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.

South Pasadena

63.6

#1760 nationally

vs

Walnut Creek

61.4

#1910 nationally

South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 41). South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.7). Walnut Creek leads in cost of living index (197 vs 228).

Metric-by-Metric Breakdown

Metric South Pasadena, CA Walnut Creek, CA
WhereAtHome Score 63.6 (#1760) 61.4 (#1910)
Population 25,623 69,152
Typical Home Value (ZHVI) $1,707,701 $1,032,096
Median Household Income $127,882 $129,971
Average Commute 30.6 min 35.1 min
Walk Score 67 41
Crime Level 5.8 7.7
School Rating N/A N/A
Cost of Living Index 228 197
Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored D+32.9 D+38.0