Pasadena, CA vs Rancho Cucamonga, 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.
Pasadena
61.6
#1898 nationally
Rancho Cucamonga
63
#1806 nationally
Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 41). Rancho Cucamonga leads in crime level (8.0 vs 13.2). Rancho Cucamonga leads in cost of living index (159 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Rancho Cucamonga, CA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 63 (#1806) |
| Population | 133,560 | 174,405 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $788,806 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $105,534 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 33 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 41 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 159 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | R+2.1 |
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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D
63 Score
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Mid-size California city with community character
Median Home
$788,806
Population
174,405
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
41
Pacific
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