Auburn, NY vs 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.
Auburn
77.5
#237 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Auburn leads in cost of living index (96 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $48,203). Auburn leads in crime level (6.7 vs 13.2).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Auburn, NY | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 77.5 (#237) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 25,983 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,007 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $48,203 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 19.9 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 52 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 6.7 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.0 | D+32.9 |
C+
77.5 Score
Auburn, NY
Small New York city with local appeal
Median Home
$229,007
Population
25,983
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
52
Northeast
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D-
61.6 Score
Pasadena, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$1,206,740
Population
133,560
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
69
Pacific
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