Cocoa, FL 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.
Cocoa
65.9
#1598 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 29.7). Cocoa leads in cost of living index (96 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $53,900).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Cocoa, FL | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 65.9 (#1598) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 19,930 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $298,748 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $53,900 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 27.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 36 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 29.7 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 96 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+20.8 | D+32.9 |
D
65.9 Score
Cocoa, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$298,748
Population
19,930
Crime
Very High
Walk Score
36
Southeast
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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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