Pasadena, CA vs Plum, PA
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
Plum leads in crime level (1.7 vs 13.2). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 13). Plum leads in cost of living index (99 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Plum, PA |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 133,560 | 26,391 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $0 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $91,931 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 31.1 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 13 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 1.7 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 99 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+20.3 |
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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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Score
Plum, PA
Small Pennsylvania city with local appeal
Population
26,391
Crime
Low
Walk Score
13
Median Income
$91,931
Northeast
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