Palm Springs, FL 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.
Palm Springs
72.6
#862 nationally
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Palm Springs leads in cost of living index (103 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $55,254). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 42).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Palm Springs, FL | Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 72.6 (#862) | 61.6 (#1898) |
| Population | 27,132 | 133,560 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $269,159 | $1,206,740 |
| Median Household Income | $55,254 | $97,818 |
| Average Commute | 28.3 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 69 |
| Crime Level | 8.6 | 13.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 103 | 197 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+0.8 | D+32.9 |
C-
72.6 Score
Palm Springs, FL
Small Florida city with local appeal
Median Home
$269,159
Population
27,132
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
42
Southeast
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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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