Pasadena, CA vs Waterbury, CT
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
Waterbury
71.6
#970 nationally
Waterbury leads in cost of living index (102 vs 197). Pasadena leads in median household income ($97,818 vs $51,451). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 46).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Waterbury, CT |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 71.6 (#970) |
| Population | 133,560 | 114,990 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $287,970 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $51,451 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 27.6 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 46 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 8.8 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 102 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | N/A |
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-
71.6 Score
Waterbury, CT
Mid-size Connecticut city with community character
Median Home
$287,970
Population
114,990
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
46
Northeast
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