Dover, NH 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.
Dover
73.1
#782 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Dover leads in crime level (1.3 vs 5.8). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 33). Dover leads in cost of living index (116 vs 228).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Dover, NH | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 73.1 (#782) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 33,485 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $548,206 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $90,844 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 23.1 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 33 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 1.3 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 116 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+12.1 | D+32.9 |
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73.1 Score
Dover, NH
Small New Hampshire city with local appeal
Median Home
$548,206
Population
33,485
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
33
Northeast
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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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