Cleveland, TN 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.
Cleveland
69
#1259 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 29). Cleveland leads in cost of living index (95 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $52,468).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cleveland, TN | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 69 (#1259) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 49,086 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $315,874 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $52,468 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 21.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 29 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 12.4 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 95 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+58.9 | D+32.9 |
D+
69 Score
Cleveland, TN
Small Tennessee city with local appeal
Median Home
$315,874
Population
49,086
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
29
Southeast
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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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