Littleton, CO 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.
Littleton
67.5
#1412 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Littleton leads in crime level (5.8 vs 13.2). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 40). Littleton leads in cost of living index (137 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Littleton, CO | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 67.5 (#1412) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 44,451 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $625,520 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $90,273 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 27.2 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 40 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 5.8 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 137 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+20.1 | D+32.9 |
D+
67.5 Score
Littleton, CO
Small Colorado city with local appeal
Median Home
$625,520
Population
44,451
Crime
Moderate-Low
Walk Score
40
West
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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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