Ocala, FL 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.
Ocala
71.4
#987 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $50,618). South Pasadena leads in walk score (67 vs 27). South Pasadena leads in crime level (5.8 vs 13.7).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Ocala, FL | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 71.4 (#987) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 68,426 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $268,444 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $50,618 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 19.2 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 27 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 13.7 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 98 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | R+31.6 | D+32.9 |
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71.4 Score
Ocala, FL
Florida community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$268,444
Population
68,426
Crime
Moderate-High
Walk Score
27
Southeast
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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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