Pasadena, TX vs Richland, WA
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
Richland
69.9
#1159 nationally
Richland leads in crime level (6.9 vs 15.5). Richland leads in median household income ($89,283 vs $64,698). Pasadena leads in cost of living index (94 vs 120).
Metric-by-Metric Breakdown
| Metric | Pasadena, TX | Richland, WA |
|---|---|---|
| WhereAtHome Score | 75.2 (#490) | 69.9 (#1159) |
| Population | 146,716 | 63,757 |
| Typical Home Value (ZHVI) | $218,827 | $470,131 |
| Median Household Income | $64,698 | $89,283 |
| Average Commute | 25.7 min | 20.7 min |
| Walk Score | 43 | 34 |
| Crime Level | 15.5 | 6.9 |
| School Rating | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Living Index | 94 | 120 |
| Political lean County 2024 presidential margin — context only, not scored | D+5.5 | R+21.9 |
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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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D+
69.9 Score
Richland, WA
Washington community balancing growth and livability
Median Home
$470,131
Population
63,757
Crime
Moderate
Walk Score
34
Pacific
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