Martinez, CA 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.
Martinez
64.8
#1674 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 41). Martinez leads in cost of living index (171 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 7.6).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Martinez, CA | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 64.8 (#1674) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 36,395 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $766,182 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $124,669 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 31 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 41 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 7.6 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 171 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+38.0 | D+32.9 |
D
64.8 Score
Martinez, CA
Small California city with local appeal
Median Home
$766,182
Population
36,395
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
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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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