Pasadena, CA vs South Plainfield, NJ
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
South Plainfield
72.3
#913 nationally
South Plainfield leads in crime level (3.2 vs 13.2). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 43). South Plainfield leads in cost of living index (134 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | South Plainfield, NJ |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 72.3 (#913) |
| Population | 133,560 | 24,131 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $598,263 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $123,417 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 27.9 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 43 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 3.2 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 134 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+8.0 |
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
South Plainfield, NJ
Small New Jersey city with local appeal
Median Home
$598,263
Population
24,131
Crime
Low
Walk Score
43
Northeast
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