Granite City, IL vs Pasadena, CA
Side-by-side comparison of housing, income, commute, safety, and quality of life.
Score Snapshot
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Scores summarize the published model. Use the objective metric differences below and your own priorities to choose.
Granite City
78.6
#169 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Granite City leads in cost of living index (83 vs 197). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 39). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $58,681).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Granite City, IL | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 78.6 (#169) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 26,908 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $116,558 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $58,681 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 22.8 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 39 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 16.9 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 83 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+13.3 | D+32.9 |
C+
78.6 Score
Granite City, IL
Small Illinois city with local appeal
Median Home
$116,558
Population
26,908
Crime
High
Walk Score
39
Midwest
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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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