Pasadena, CA vs San Antonio, TX
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
San Antonio
74.7
#570 nationally
San Antonio leads in cost of living index (91 vs 197). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 37). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $57,346).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | San Antonio, TX |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 74.7 (#570) |
| Population | 133,560 | 1,495,295 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $249,689 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $57,346 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 25.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 37 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | Moderate |
| School Rating | N/A | 6 |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 91 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+9.8 |
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
74.7 Score
San Antonio, TX
Remember the Alamo and embrace the River Walk
Median Home
$249,689
Population
1,495,295
Crime
Moderate
Schools
B-
Southwest
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