Pasadena, TX vs Portland, ME
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
75.2
#490 nationally
Portland
72.9
#814 nationally
Portland leads in walk score (65 vs 43). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 118). Portland leads in average commute (21.2 min vs 25.7 min).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Portland, ME |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 72.9 (#814) |
| Population | 146,716 | 68,408 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $566,902 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $71,853 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 21.2 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 65 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | Low |
| School Rating | N/A | 7.4 |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 118 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | D+36.3 |
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75.2 Score
Pasadena, TX
Mid-size Texas city with community character
Median Home
$218,827
Population
146,716
Crime
High
Walk Score
43
Southwest
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72.9 Score
Portland, ME
Foodie paradise on the coast
Median Home
$566,902
Population
68,408
Crime
Low
Schools
B+
Northeast
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