Parma, OH 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.
Parma
82.7
#22 nationally
South Pasadena
63.6
#1760 nationally
Parma leads in cost of living index (88 vs 228). South Pasadena leads in median household income ($127,882 vs $65,848). Parma leads in crime level (3.3 vs 5.8).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Parma, OH | South Pasadena, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 82.7 (#22) | 63.6 (#1760) |
| Population | 78,951 | 25,623 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $220,070 | $1,707,701 |
| Median Household Income | $65,848 | $127,882 |
| Average Commute | 24.8 min | 30.6 min |
| Walk Score | 42 | 67 |
| Crime Level | 3.3 | 5.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 88 | 228 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+31.5 | D+32.9 |
B-
82.7 Score
Parma, OH
Ohio community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$220,070
Population
78,951
Crime
Low
Walk Score
42
Midwest
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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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