Pasadena, CA vs Tinley Park, IL
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
Tinley Park
75.8
#419 nationally
Tinley Park leads in crime level (3.0 vs 13.2). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 35). Tinley Park leads in cost of living index (110 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Tinley Park, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 75.8 (#419) |
| Population | 133,560 | 53,886 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $337,788 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $99,628 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 34.4 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 35 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 3.0 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 110 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+42.0 |
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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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C
75.8 Score
Tinley Park, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$337,788
Population
53,886
Crime
Low
Walk Score
35
Midwest
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