Pasadena, CA vs Phenix City, AL
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.
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Phenix City
72.3
#910 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 24). Phenix City leads in cost of living index (90 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $46,944).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Phenix City, AL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 72.3 (#910) |
| Population | 133,560 | 38,441 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $212,499 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $46,944 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 24 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 21.3 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 90 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+27.8 |
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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C-
72.3 Score
Phenix City, AL
Small Alabama city with local appeal
Median Home
$212,499
Population
38,441
Crime
High
Walk Score
24
Southeast
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