College Park, MD vs Pasadena, TX
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.
College Park
68.3
#1324 nationally
Pasadena
75.2
#490 nationally
Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 129). College Park leads in walk score (53 vs 43). College Park leads in median household income ($76,973 vs $64,698).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | College Park, MD | Pasadena, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 68.3 (#1324) | 75.2 (#490) |
| Population | 34,187 | 146,716 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $437,317 | $218,827 |
| Median Household Income | $76,973 | $64,698 |
| Average Commute | 24.9 min | 25.7 min |
| Walk Score | 53 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.4 | 15.5 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 129 | 94 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+75.2 | D+5.5 |
D+
68.3 Score
College Park, MD
Small Maryland city with local appeal
Median Home
$437,317
Population
34,187
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
53
Northeast
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C
75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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