Pasadena, CA vs Wheaton, 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
Wheaton
75.2
#497 nationally
Wheaton leads in crime level (1.4 vs 13.2). Pasadena leads in walk score (69 vs 40). Wheaton leads in cost of living index (126 vs 197).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, CA | Wheaton, IL |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 61.6 (#1898) | 75.2 (#497) |
| Population | 133,560 | 52,938 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $1,206,740 | $518,505 |
| Median Household Income | $97,818 | $113,523 |
| Average Commute | 27.9 min | 26.5 min |
| Walk Score | 69 | 40 |
| Crime Level | 13.2 | 1.4 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 197 | 126 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+32.9 | D+13.3 |
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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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75.2 Score
Wheaton, IL
Illinois community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$518,505
Population
52,938
Crime
Very Low
Walk Score
40
Midwest
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